Vocational Coordinator

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

13d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays. Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Position: Vocational/Recreational Coordinator The Vocational/Recreational Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of recreation programs and for developing and implementing vocational services to formerly homeless adults in residence. Commonwealth Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with behavioral health issues. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-vets-programs Location: Bronx, NY 10472

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field and five years’ experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Completes intakes and assessment to determine vocational skill and job-readiness. And collaborate with Case Management staff to include vocational goals and objectives on service plan.
Identifies appropriate educational, training, and work experience programs for residents and refer residents to appropriate services.
Develops and supervises recreational activities for residents.
Screen volunteers, coordinate volunteer activities, and prepare monthly volunteer report.
Manages emergency food pantry and distributes food to clients on a regular basis.