ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

CONCEPT (Creating Opportunities Necessary to Create Empowered Positive Teens) is a comprehensive, crime-preventative curriculum that offers pre-adolescent children the opportunity to learn essential skills that will help them achieve the following objectives: attain and maintain positive relationships with peers and authority figures, develop a realistic view of crime, and make better decisions. As a component of the academic schedule of the school, the program operates one day a week from twelve to twenty-six weeks. The coordinator will be in as many as 3-5 schools/locations per week. Throughout the course, students receive classroom instruction, acquire academic enrichment and participate in diverse-learning activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

2. Ability to manage time effectively

3. Strong organizational skills

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Prezi

5. Ability to research current events and trends for use in curriculum and workshop presentations

   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

   Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

6. Facilitate the CONCEPT program at public and parochial schools

7. Research CONCEPT curriculum items

8. Administer CONCEPT supplemental programming for parents, educators, and community groups

9. Responsible for outreach to schools and community based organizations

10. Responsible for the data analysis of pre and post tests administered during the CONCEPT program

11. Assist with general Community Affairs activities

12. Perform all other duties as assigned

     

    Note: Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the incumbent will be required to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

     

    PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

13. A baccalaureate degree preferred or a High School diploma and experience involving

    community-centered activities.

14. Experience working with middle school students

15. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

16. Bilingual preferred

17. Driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience preferred
    
    Post job until: filled
    
    The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion