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RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Education/Recreation Instructor - Computer in BROOKLYN, New York
Organizational Overview
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing : RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Purpose of Position : Education/Recreation Instructor – Computer position serves to mentor and support new and first-time technology users. The instructor will be responsible for developing lesson plans and activities for class and creating an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team.
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Part-time)
Location: On-site Brooklyn, NY
Salary Range: $29.86 per hour
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Excellent verbal and written customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have genuine interest in helping first time users learn technology/computers.
Work independently and be a self-starter.
Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers
Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Required Skills/Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Associates degree in Technology preferred.
Minimum of one-year experience teaching computer classes with knowledge of and experience in teaching Word, Excel, Computer basics, digital platforms, photoshop, etc.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Previous experience working with the older adult population preferred
Excellent verbal and written customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have genuine interest in helping first time users learn technology/computers.
Work independently and be a self-starter.
Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers
Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Part-Time Employee Benefits:
Part-time employees can take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP with Telus Health), our Working Advantage for deals and the Riseboro market place site called Benefits 360 that aligns them with affordable health, dental, home and pet insurance options (not employer covered).
Part-time employees who work over 30 hours can also participate in the 403(b) and they can participate in the 401(a) after completing 1,000 hours.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
(EEO)/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.