Bilingual Program Coordinator

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Crotona (Bronx), as well as 80 additional sites throughout the community. These sites provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION:
Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as a Bilingual
Success Coordinator in the High School and College Success portfolio of services will report directly to the Director of
College Access and Persistence.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling, or related course of study strongly preferred.
• At least three years’ experience working with adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce
• barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional well-being.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.
• Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be committed to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Bilingual in Spanish is Required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative programming for High School Freshman and Sophomore students with concentrations in areas of: Counseling, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Life Skills, Healthy Relationships, College and Career Exploration.
• Supervise part-time counselor advocates and provide them with ongoing feedback and support.
• Provide emotional and supportive counseling to high school students, as well as referral services to parents and guardians for outside and community agencies.
• Resolve issues related to attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse, and neglect.
• Manage program budget for food, events, program supplies, equipment, recreation, and employee salaries.
• Communicate statistics to program funders and agency executives.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide wraparound services for program participants.
• Implement and conduct groups/workshops on social skills, healthy relationships, career development, life skills, and student academic enrichment.
• Recruit program participants, conduct intake assessments, and interview for program appropriateness.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administration to improve educational planning for students.
• Partner with staff to support student academic and social/emotional growth.
• Continue to facilitate program activities via remote learning.
• Conduct individual and group counseling with students on a weekly basis.
• Provide academic advice, goal setting, and individualized educational planning.
• Provide crisis counseling, conflict mediation, and social-emotional support.
• Connect students and families with referrals for appropriate placements, community resources, and treatment facilities when necessary.
• Communicate with families, administration, and teachers about strategies to best support students at home and at school.
• Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff uphold the policies set forth by the Commonpoint NY and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
• Attend occasional evening and weekend events, as needed.
• Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, assessments, treatment plans,
• case notes, and interventions.
• Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end-year reports) and the agency
• (weekly dashboard).
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

General Tasks of Commonpoint Staff:

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint.
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:
The benefits package includes comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and a pension plan. Employees can take advantage of a flexible spending account and commuter benefits to help manage expenses. Paid time off (PTO) and floating holidays provide flexibility for personal time and work-life balance. The agency also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for additional financial security. Employees can enjoy various agency perks, including access to fitness centers, pool clubs, and discounts on agency programs. Additionally, the agency supports professional development through a scholarship program and a mentorship program.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Heather Liverpool at
[email protected]. Please indicate “Program Coordinator, Bronx” in the subject line. Due to the high
volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Salary: $55,000-65,000