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Bronxworks Seeks Policy Advocate (Temp to Full-Time)

60 East Tremont, Bronx, NY 10453
Tel: (646) 393‐4000
Fax: (718) 365‐0697
www.bronxworks.org

Job Title: Policy Advocate
Supervisor: Amanda Brown
Program: SHPP
Site: CMCC 1130 Grand Concourse
Department: Homelessness Prevention

Qualifications (education, professional certifications or licenses, experience)

  • Bachelors degree with two years experience doing similar work
  • Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment
  • Masters degree in public policy, social work, or related field preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the public and legislative outreach campaign; use it to promote the BronxWorks model of coordinated services and partnership working with the courts
  • Target and engage with a range of City and State officials, such as: Bronx elected officials and relevant others who are members of the NYC Council and NY State legislature; at the City Council level, chairs of the General Welfare and Aging Committees; at the senate level, chairs of the Aging, Housing and Social Welfare Committees of the State Senate and the State Assembly, NYC DFTA, the NYC DHS, the NYC HRA and the NY State Office for the aging
  • Gather borough-based data, such as a number of seniors living in poverty, percentage of seniors who spend more than 35% of their discretionary income on housing, and the percentage of seniors who rely upon Social Security or another government subsidy as their primary or sole source of income
  • Secure dedicated public funding to support the continuation of the service at Bronx Housing Court.

Skills/Abilities

  • Good communication, writing, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
  • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
  • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
  • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

Background Information on BronxWorks and Office/Program:

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.

BronxWorks is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer