Employment at BSRC
Since 1967, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has been a leader in the development of Central Brooklyn. For its pioneering work, Restoration has been recognized locally and nationally as a model for community development. Through the years, Restoration has been able to attract the highest caliber of talent to advance its mission. Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Currently, Restoration has several positions available:
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JOB TITLE
Case Manager
DEPARTMENT
Workforce Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, a non-profit community development organization, is seeking a case manager to provide services to customers who are eligible for assistance through our Economic Solutions Center. The Case Manager will report to the Social Services Program Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with underserved populations.
• Experience working with hard to serve populations (long term unemployed, ex-offenders, at-risk youth, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good documentation skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate others towards achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open personal qualities, clear sense of boundaries.
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Experience with data systems and basic office software (Word, Excel).
• Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary:
To apply, email cover letter and resume to Judith Anglin, HR Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org. For more information, email Jako Borren, Director of Program Operations, at jborren@restorationplaza.org
JOB TITLE
Communications Intern
DEPARTMENT
Community Health
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This Communications Internship will provide the intern with valuable experience in the field of communications, with a specific focus on journalism. Intern will manage our presence in traditional as well as new media channels, including print, the web, and other social media outlets. Intern activities will be directed towards fostering the public image of Restoration’s health initiatives. Deliverables include: testimonial pieces that provide a people-oriented context for our various programs; publishable op-ed, letter to the editor, and news pieces, to increase community engagement and grow supporter base, by generating awareness of Restoration’s activities.
Education & Certifications:
Currently enrolled in an accredited Journalism Masters program.
Hours:
Immediate full-time internship during August. Opportunity for unpaid part-time internship during the school year.
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
JOB TITLE
Workforce Relations Manager
DEPARTMENT
Workforce Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, a non-profit community development organization, is seeking a Workforce Relations Manager to support our workforce development team in serving employers and job seekers alike. Since the position is temporarily, the ideal candidate will be able to make a flying start and is a self learner with a high level of initiative and networking skills. The Workforce Relations Manager will report to the Director of Program Operations.
Responsibilities:
Education & Certifications:
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JOB TITLE
Case Manager
DEPARTMENT
Workforce Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, a non-profit community development organization, is seeking a case manager to provide services to customers who are eligible for assistance through our Economic Solutions Center. The Case Manager will report to the Social Services Program Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all customers including: intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, long-term case plan development, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, external referrals and follow up.
- Maintain a caseload consisting of individuals and their families with up to date files ensuring complete, accurate, and valid documentation including but not limited to case notes, eligibility documentation, client follow-up, outcome evaluation, client contact sheets, and evaluations.
- Remain in contact with customers in case load on a regular basis, initially in person, but also using social media, email, and phone.
- Connect individuals and families with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with customers and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.
- Research and identify community resources and participate in cross training and information sharing amongst staff.
- Report on development of employer relations, job placements, retention, average salaries, etc.
- Input accurate and complete data for all contact moments with customers into the appropriate data systems in a timely manner.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and supervisory sessions.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with underserved populations.
• Experience working with hard to serve populations (long term unemployed, ex-offenders, at-risk youth, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good documentation skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate others towards achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open personal qualities, clear sense of boundaries.
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Experience with data systems and basic office software (Word, Excel).
• Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary:
- Based on experience
To apply, email cover letter and resume to Judith Anglin, HR Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org. For more information, email Jako Borren, Director of Program Operations, at jborren@restorationplaza.org
JOB TITLE
Communications Intern
DEPARTMENT
Community Health
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This Communications Internship will provide the intern with valuable experience in the field of communications, with a specific focus on journalism. Intern will manage our presence in traditional as well as new media channels, including print, the web, and other social media outlets. Intern activities will be directed towards fostering the public image of Restoration’s health initiatives. Deliverables include: testimonial pieces that provide a people-oriented context for our various programs; publishable op-ed, letter to the editor, and news pieces, to increase community engagement and grow supporter base, by generating awareness of Restoration’s activities.
- Qualifications:Excellent writer with superior grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
- Superior qualitative and quantitative research skills
- Motivated worker, with proven ability to work independently as well as on a team in a deliverables- and deadline-driven environment
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Proficient MS Office skills
- Familiarity with social media as well as newspaper industry
- Able to synthesize technical materials in a way suitable for mass media
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Work with print and/or online newspapers, as proven by writing samples (published materials preferred)
- Document and multi-media content management
- Experience writing on community development or health issues preferred
Education & Certifications:
Currently enrolled in an accredited Journalism Masters program.
Hours:
Immediate full-time internship during August. Opportunity for unpaid part-time internship during the school year.
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
JOB TITLE
Workforce Relations Manager
DEPARTMENT
Workforce Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, a non-profit community development organization, is seeking a Workforce Relations Manager to support our workforce development team in serving employers and job seekers alike. Since the position is temporarily, the ideal candidate will be able to make a flying start and is a self learner with a high level of initiative and networking skills. The Workforce Relations Manager will report to the Director of Program Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relations with employers and volunteer/internship host sites (local and beyond). Focus is on services to the employer such as performing screenings, assisting in the candidate search and hiring process, wrap around services for their staff (e.g. income supports, financial counseling), internships, etc.
- Research and identify vacancies either through publicly available sources or through networking and maintaining a running list of “hot jobs”.
- Provide coaching and training services to prepare candidates for job interviews and general job readiness.
- Assess, match, and refer job seekers in order to place them in available positions with employer relations.
- Maintain relationship with partners such as Workforce1 Career Center and utilize their job bank for matching and placement of job seekers.
- Follow up with employer and employee after placement and work with both in order to maintain a high level of retention.
- Maintain and update customer folders and various data systems (including Outcomes and Salesforce).
- Report on development of employer relations, job placements, retention, average salaries, etc.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Human Services, Marketing, or Business related field).
- Self learner with high level of energy, initiative and networking skills.
- Experience working with hard to serve populations (long term unemployed, ex-offenders, at-risk youth, etc.).
- Excellent social and communication skills, patience, and time management.
- Experience with data systems and basic office software (Word, Excel).
- Bi-lingual preferred.
- Based on experience
