| Title: | Community Associate |
|---|---|
| ID: | 902-18-1456 |
| Career Opportunity Type: | Professional Staff |
| Department: | Community Engagement |
| Functional Title: | Concept Program Coordinator |
| Salary Range: | $42,799 |
JOB SUMMARY:
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:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Bilingual preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Publisher), Prezi, Adobe Pro
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Facilitate the CONCEPT program at public and parochial schools
- Research CONCEPT curriculum items
- Administer CONCEPT supplemental programming for parents, educators, and community group
- Responsible for outreach to schools and community based organizations
- Responsible for the data analysis of pre and post tests administered during the CONCEPT program
- Assist with general Community Affairs activities
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Utilizes internet, technology, social media and publications to research on issues affecting youth to enhance lessons
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:
- A baccalaureate degree preferred or a High School diploma and experience involving community-centered activities.
- Experience working with middle school students
- Driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience preferred
POST UNTIL: Filled
The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
