Category: New Americans

New Americans Project Coordinator F/T

12/18/2024

Job ID: 2024-2998
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administration
Location Name: Volunteer Resources

Overview
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and around the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.

Under the direction of the Manager of Volunteer Resources and Coordinator of Immigrant Services, this full-time position is responsible for the coordination of the volunteer-led programs for immigrant inclusion and integration across the Brooklyn Public Library system. The New Americans Project Coordinator recruits, trains and supervises over 60 English Conversation Group Leaders and Citizenship Exam Coaches. The Project Coordinator develops and implements volunteer-led immigrant integration programs such as thematic Conversation Groups and multilingual Welcome Ambassadors.

The Project Coordinator will lead BPL’s New Americans Project which includes citizenship instruction, volunteer led conversation groups, English language learning programs and the New Americans Corners. The project coordinator will schedule, implement and evaluate a series of citizenship instruction classes to prepare adults for the civics (U.S. history and government) and English proficiency (reading, writing, listening and speaking) components of the naturalization test. Primary responsibilities include implementation of citizenship curriculum for both in person and virtual classes. The Coordinator will be responsible for data collection and reporting program outcomes.
Responsibilities

Research local community needs for English language learning and Citizenship by working with branch staff and local community organizations
Coordinates scheduling, promotion and evaluation of English Conversation Groups and Citizenship programs
Promote volunteer opportunities through online tools and outreach
Conduct interviews and trainings for volunteers, coordinate invitations and prepare materials
Administer surveys and evaluations and review responses to enhance programs
Arrange volunteer placements and promote awareness of Conversation Groups and Citizenship Instructional programs in branches
Coordinate informal volunteer meetups and participate in Volunteer Resources special events
Supervise citizenship instructors and lead quarterly citizenship instructor meetings
Guide citizenship instructors’ assessment and instruction
Assist with English language learning programs to implement curriculum and arrange placements
Collaborate with immigration legal aid
Communicate with Neighborhood Library Supervisors, Volunteer Resources, Immigrant Services and relevant BPL departments regularly
Assist in managing project timelines, outcomes and ongoing program improvement
Promote the conversation groups and citizenship programs through BPL partners, community organizations, and ESOL classes
Manage volunteer, citizenship, and English language learning program instructor hours
Support volunteer involvement in events such as Citizenship Workshops, Welcoming Week and Immigrant Heritage Month
Attend workshops and conferences to provide volunteers with new materials and adult learning strategies
Coordinate with USCIS and program partners to promote access to naturalization information and study materials for the Naturalization Test and Interview.
Some travel between branches, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Experience:

3-5 years of experience in adult English language and/or citizenship instruction
1-2 years of experience supervising volunteers and part-time staff
Knowledge of current ESOL theory and practice
Experience with Civics and Citizenship instruction
Demonstrated ability in data management and funding reports
Experience planning and scheduling

Skills & Abilities Required:

Strong administrative and computer skills, especially working with Microsoft database skills; experience with Raiser's Edge software a plus.
Experience utilizing virtual programs; Zoom, Teams and Google Meet
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Library
Ability to exercise sound judgement, identify and assess problems, and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations
Creativity, flexibility and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Required to work evenings and weekends as needed
Bi-lingual preferred but not required

Education:
Bachelor's degree, TESOL Certified a plus

Starting salary for this position: $60,000.00

Link to apply: https://careers-bklynlibrary.icims.com/jobs/2998/new-americans-project-coordinator/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=720&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

New Americans Initiative Instructor P/T

7/14/2024

New Americans Initiative Instructor (P/T; $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly)
The Flatbush YMCA is seeking 2 New Americans Initiative Instructor who will be responsible for developing curricula that is aligned with adult learning principals and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes (in ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned class), evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

Curriculum Development:

Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally/ culturally appropriate ways.
Maintain up to date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.

Facilitation and Classroom Administration:

Teach ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned class in a manner which builds student skill level and confidence.
Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center.
Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate.
Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate.
Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class.
Ensure timely data entry into databases (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned), as needed.

Pre and Post Testing:

Pre and posttest students using Best Plus standardized testing.

Additional Responsibilities:

Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in education is preferred.
Minimum one year of relevant experience teaching English
Bilingual preferred.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
Knowledge in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
Knowledge in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, preferred.
Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
Must be available to work Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, OR, Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Benefits: Click here for more information.
Apply here: Flatbush online application

New Americans Initiative Coordinator F/T

7/14/2024

New Americans Initiative Coordinator (F/T; $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly)

The YMCA of Greater NY is seeking two (2) New Americans Initiative Coordinators for the Flatbush YMCA and the Harlem YMCA. The NAI Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the New Americans Initiative with the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services.

Programmatic:

Provide ongoing support and trauma-informed case management services to participants and community members including providing and documenting social service referrals and outcomes, as per program standards and funder expectations.
Understand, articulate, and support participants with issues related to program eligibility and ensure participants understand and adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules, and regulations.
Support recruitment, registration, authentic assessment, and orientation for new students. In partnership with the NAI Director, ensuring consistent community outreach, retention, and recruitment within local communities.
Provide outstanding hospitality to all participants, members, and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional relationship with the participants regarding their needs, concerns, and questions, and acting as an agent to accommodate the participant’s needs/concerns.
Assist with the management of programs to maximize participant satisfaction, revenue, and compliance with the YMCA and funder standards.
Provide participants with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of the YMCA and their growth and development.
Maintain internal case files and support the NAI Data Manager, ensuring timely data entry into government and internal databases or any other database assigned to the Initiative, including but not limited to intake, goals, and outcomes, pre and post-testing, attendance, case notes and ensuring that supporting documentation is complete.
Maintain up-to-date referral network and linkage agreements, and ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrate technology, family, health, immigration, legal, and financial literacy.
Assist with reporting to government and private funders, tracking and reporting student data and achievement results, and coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Initiative.

Supervisory:

Assist in the recruiting, scheduling, supervising, and evaluations of program staff, volunteers, and interns displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication, and being clear about roles and relationships.

Additional Responsibilities:

Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, or a relevant field is required. Or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
Bilingual required: Spanish/English or Mandarin/English.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services, and case management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and database management.
Ability to articulate immigration issues, trends, and advocacy efforts at the local, city, and state levels.
Ability to read, translate, collate, and report raw data.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
Must work a minimum of two (2) evenings per week.

Benefits: Click here for more information. Apply here: Harlem online application or Flatbush online application

New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant P/T

2/6/2024

Employment Type: Part-Time
Borough: Manhattan
Location: Chinatown YMCA
SALARY: $19.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Chinatown YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant. The New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative and general office functions, to support the quality and functionality of the New American Initiative programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the functionality of the NAI office, maintaining effective filing and administrative systems, managing office inventory and purchases, managing participant use of laptops and ensuring daily inventory conducted; preparing internal and external reports, and updating documents as necessary.
Maintain up to date program flyers, marketing materials, class schedules, and New Americans Initiative Website.
Maintain internal case files, including but not limited to intake, goals and outcomes, pre and post testing, attendance, case notes and ensuring that supporting documentation is scanned and uploaded into the appropriate data portals.
Support with data input in all data systems, including ASISTS (Adult Student Information and Technical Assistance), DYCD Connect, AS400 and/or Salesforce and use databases to prepare program reports for internal, city and state use.
Communicate with participants, including providing program information, scheduling appointments, and drafting letters and other correspondence, as necessary.
Assist with the recruitment and support of volunteers.
Assist with reporting to government and private funders; tracking and reporting student data and achievement results.
Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills:

Bilingual preferred.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
Minimum two years of experience in administration.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, or a relevant field is preferred.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services and case management, preferred.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of Windows based computer applications and database management.

Benefits
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

New Americans Initiative Coordinator F/T

2/6/2024

Employment Type: Full-Time
Borough: Manhattan
SALARY: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a New American Initiative Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services. This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach. This position will be required to have a rotating schedule that takes them to each Branch on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing support and trauma informed case management services to participants and community members including providing and documenting social service referrals and outcomes, as per program standards.
Handle all issues related to program eligibility and ensure participants understand and adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules and regulations.
Oversee recruitment and support registration, authentic assessment, and orientation for new students. Ensuring consistent community outreach, retention, and recruitment within local communities.
Maintain internal case files and support the NAI Data Manager, ensuring timely data entry into government and internal databases or any other database assigned to the Initiative, including but not limited to intake, goals, and outcomes, pre and post testing, attendance, case notes and ensuring that supporting documentation is complete.
Maintain up to date referral network and linkage agreements, ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrates technology, family, health, and financial literacy.
Assist with reporting to government and private funders, tracking and reporting student data and achievement results and coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Initiative.
Recruit, on-board and supervise volunteers and interns by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
Organize and manage Instructor and Intern/Volunteer schedules.

Supervisory:

Assist in organizing and managing Instructor and Intern/Volunteer schedules including coverage of schedules due to vacations, sick time or personal time.
Assist with the recruitment, on-boarding and supervision of volunteers and interns by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
Ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrates technology, family, health, and financial literacy.

Additional Responsibilities:

Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Mental Health or a related field required.
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
Bilingual required: Spanish/English or Mandarin/English.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services and trauma informed case management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite; Window based computer applications and database management.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others, and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community collaborators and partnerships.
Ability to travel to different YMCA branches as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including a minimum of two evenings per week.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

New Americans Initiative Instructor P/T

2/6/2024

New Americans Initiative Instructor Part-Time
Borough: Manhattan
Location: Chinatown YMCA and/or Harlem YMCA
SALARY: $30.00 - $32.00 P/H

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking New American Initiative Instructors who will be responsible for developing and teaching contextualized curricula that is aligned with adult learning principals and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes, evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative in the Chinatown community.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach ESOL, Civics, Citizenship, Workforce Readiness, Technology, or other assigned class in a manner which builds student skill level and confidence.
Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, workforce and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally / culturally appropriate ways.
Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.
Complete student assessments, within the communicated timeline of the Initiative.
Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate.
Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate.
Manage and submit class attendance and interactions daily.
Ensure timely data entry into databases, as needed.
Pre and post-test students using Best Plus 2.0, Best Literacy and/or TABE standardized testing or alternative assessment tools.
Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
Support all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bilingual preferred.
Minimum one year of relevant experience teaching English as a Second Language.
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in education preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, preferred.
Knowledge of Best Plus Testing required.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule during hours of operation, 9am-9pm.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.

Benefits
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our Chinatown online application or Harlem online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Project Coordinator F/T

3/15/2019

As the nation’s sixth-largest library system, Brooklyn Public Library is the borough’s most democratic civic institution. Patrons of all backgrounds can access a wide range of educational, career, cultural, and civic resources at their local library, from citizenship classes for new Americans to oral history workshops.

We are looking for a New Americans Project Coordinator who is responsible for the coordination of volunteer-led programs for immigrant inclusion and integration across the system. The coordinator will schedule, implement and evaluate a series of citizenship instruction classes to prepare adult permanent residents for the civics and English proficiency components of the naturalization test.

Primary responsibilities include recruiting, training and supervising over 60 volunteer-led immigrant integration programs, implementation of citizenship classes, training and placement of Interns and connecting program participants with legal service providers.

The Coordinator will be also responsible for data collection and reporting of program outcomes.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume: https://careers-bklynlibrary.icims.com/jobs/1817/new-americans-project-coordinator/job.

Brooklyn Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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