Vocational Coordinator - Volunteers of America : Job Details

Vocational Coordinator

Volunteers of America

Job Location : Bronx,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-04T23:15:22Z

Job Description :

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Vocational/Recreational Coordinator

The Vocational/Recreational Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of recreation programs and for developing and implementing vocational services to formerly homeless adults in residence.

Commonwealth Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with behavioral health issues. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser

Location: Bronx NY 10472

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field and five years' experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Vocational/Recreational Coordinator Principal Responsibilities:

  • Completes intakes and assessment to determine vocational skill and job-readiness. And collaborate with Case Management staff to include vocational goals and objectives on service plan.
  • Identifies appropriate educational, training, and work experience programs for residents and refer residents to appropriate services.
  • Develops and supervises recreational activities for residents.
  • Screen volunteers, coordinate volunteer activities, and prepare monthly volunteer report.
  • Manages emergency food pantry and distributes food to clients on a regular basis.

    • Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Prescription coverage
    • Life insurance,
    • Retirement plan
    • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
    • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
      • Paid Birthday Holiday

    And much more...

    To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser:

    VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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