Program Aide, Adult Education Programs - RiseBoro Homecare : Job Details

Organizational OverviewRiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and serviceneeds. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.Here are some highlights:Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm or 10:00am-6pmHourly rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per yearROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:+ Provide support duties such as typing, answering telephones, greeting students and ensuring messages are received+ Assist the Program Coordinator with registration, the maintenance of participant files, input attendance, and ensuring internal and external databases and files are up to date+ Call students to follow up on absenteeism and/or to collect necessary documents+ Document all face-to-face and telephone conversations with students+ Assist the Program Coordinator with the coordination of special events+ Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Coordinator+ Conduct individual intake assessments with program students+ Assist with TABE and Best Plus pre and post-testing+ Provide overall support and assistance to the program+ Assist with registration and enrollment process+ Inform Program Coordinator of any issues and updates as they arise+ *During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, Program Aide will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilitiesREQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:+ Detail oriented+ Strong organization and communication skills+ Must be able to meet set deadlines+ Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the program participants+ Bilingual (Spanish and English) required+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite+ Must be willing to work morning and evening hours to accommodate needs of the programSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:+ High School diploma or High School equivalencyEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action PolicyIt is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.