Program Specialist - 4979

Qualifications

• Prefer at least one year of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS. Prefer one year of experience doing HIV rapid testing and Hepatitis C rapid testing, although training will be provided.
• Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. BA preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Food Protection Certificate Preferred.
• Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, and facsimile and copier equipment.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License is REQUIRED!

• Physical requirements
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal 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.
• 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.

• BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences.
• BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.
• This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.
• We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org [hrbenefits@bronxworks.org].