Job Opportunities | Queens Community House

Queens Community House is a rapidly growing multi-site, multi-service settlement house with many fulfilling career and volunteer opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in the values of Community, Diversity and Respect.

INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR - HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS

We are seeking an Internship Coordinator to join our Learn to Work program. The Internship Coordinator under the supervision of the Program Director, will coordinate services and supports related to on-going placement of 45 high school interns in relevant sites in accessible locations in New York City. The Internship coordinator may also carry a small caseload of students as a primary person, addressing specific needs of over-aged under-credited students. Due to the pandemic, this is a remote (work-from-home) position until further notice

INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR - JOHN ADAMS

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

We are seeking a Family Support Specialist under its contract with NYC Department of Youth and Community Development’s Comprehensive Services for Immigrant Families. The program’s purpose is to ensure that immigrant households gain access to relevant services that will help them prosper and become self-sufficient.

DIRECTOR OF QUEENS CHILDCARE NETWORK

QCH Queens Childcare Network (QCCN) serves families and children from infancy through 13 years of age by putting attention to the environment, delivery and professional development of childcare services provided by regulated family and group family childcare providers. The Network, established in 1987 and with a membership of 45 providers serving approximately 500 children and families, is entering into contract with the NYC Department of Education to provide Early Learn services to infants and toddlers and 3 PK services.

SENIOR FAMILY WORKER

We are seeking a Sr. Family Worker to support the Queens Childcare Network. The primary role of the Sr. Family Worker will be to lead a small team of Family workers to partner with families of children enrolled with our network in supporting the child’s development potential.

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EDUCATION SPECIALIST

We are seeking an Education Specialist to support the Queens Childcare Network. The primary role of the Education Specialist is to build strengths-based relationships with affiliated providers to support them as needed and, in particular, with implementing high quality play-based instruction

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FAMILY WORKER

We are seeking a Family Worker to support the Queens Childcare Network. The Family Worker will partner with families of children enrolled with our network in supporting the child’s development potential. Each enrolled family will access support, guidance, information and build skills to enable them to address specific challenges and navigate key systems that impact their lives and their child’s life (for example, the education, healthcare, housing, benefits, tax, workplace, and legal and immigration systems).

SYEP Service Learning Facilitator (Temporary)

We are seeking a qualified Service Learning Facilitator with a strong commitment to youth development for our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Youth Build

We are seeking a qualified YouthBuild Program Director with a strong commitment to youth development and knowledgeable of program management. The YouthBuild program engages out-of-school, low-income youth ages 16-24 and provides an alternative education and employment pathway that enables participants to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, advance toward post -secondary education or career-oriented employment and take responsibility for their families and communities.

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Queens Connect

We are seeking a qualified Program Director for Queens Connect with a strong commitment to workforce development and program oversight. Queens Connect is a sector-focused employment program that trains and prepares out of school youth for successful careers in the food service and manufacturing sector. Participants take part in six weeks of training and eight weeks of paid internship and are able to receive their food handler's certificate.

HEALTH MONITOR

We are seeking a Health Monitor to support the Queens Childcare Network. The Health Monitor will support all affiliated providers to be in compliance with all Network and OCFS/DOHMH regulations.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

We are seeking an Education Director to support the Queens Childcare Network. The Education Director will oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers.

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES

We are seeking a Director of Special Initiatives (DSI) who will oversee the development of special projects and strategic partnerships that support and further QCH’s mission and vision. Under the supervision of the Chief Strategy Officer, the individual will serve as a member of QCH’s Management Team and will work closely with the Executive Team and with staff from across the organization’s programmatic departments.

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

We are seeking a Director of Communications who will coordinate the organization's overall communications strategy. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and is part of QCH’s senior management team.

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The Director of Communications is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that promotes and advances the mission and profile of QCH. The position requires experience in media relations, strong writing and editing skills, and social media expertise.

CASE WORKER [BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH]

We are seeking a qualified Bilingual Caseworker (Spanish/English) with a strong commitment to social services and older adults to work in our senior centers and NORC programs. QCH’s five senior centers provide culturally-rich environments where older adults can engage with peers, make new friends, enjoy a hot meal, keep physically active, learn new skills and explore new interests, and give back through volunteer opportunities.

CASE WORKER [BILINGUAL CHINESE/ENGLISH] (Temporary)

We are seeking a qualified Bilingual Caseworker (Chinese [Mandarin]/English) with a strong commitment to social services and older adults to work in our senior centers and NORC programs. QCH’s five senior centers provide culturally-rich environments where older adults can engage with peers, make new friends, enjoy a hot meal, keep physically active, learn new skills and explore new interests, and give back through volunteer opportunities.

FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR (Temporary)

With the onset of site closings necessitated by COVID-19, we have shifted to remote operations. Staff are in contact by phone regularly with our participants and doing all they can to support them and their families with an ever-changing set of challenges. Meanwhile, we have developed protocols and tools for better assessing and tracking needs; for helping families to connect to online resources; and for making referrals, as appropriate, to internal teams of housing specialists, case managers, and social workers.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS SPECIALIST (Temporary)

Queens Community House (QCH)'s Home Delivered Meals program is seeking a Home Delivered Meals Specialist (Temporary). The Home Delivered Meals (HDML) program delivers fresh and frozen meals every weekday to homebound Queens Residents to help them stay healthy and independent in their own homes.

TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Queens Community House (QCH) seeks a Talent and Development Manager to serve in an essential operational role in our Human Resources Department. Under the guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the Talent and Development Manager is responsible for developing and driving the talent management and professional and leadership development strategies, tools, and processes to meet the current and future strategic objectives at QCH.

FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM AIDE (Temporary)

QCH’s “Friendly Visiting” program provides volunteers to visit older adults in QCH’s Senior Case Management Program on a regular basis for the purpose of reducing isolation, providing companionship, and monitoring general well-being. Agency-wide, QCH enlists a large base of volunteers that we strive to engage, support, and constantly refresh.

AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Assistant Program Director with a strong commitment to youth development to work in our comprehensive year-round Youth Development Centers (after school, holiday, and summer camp programs). The Assistant Program Director, in the absence of the Program Director, will serve as the point person to all staff, participants, parents, and stakeholders.

AFTER SCHOOL SITE DIRECTOR

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Site Director with a strong commitment to youth development for our Youth Development Center (YDC). Our Youth Division allows participants to explore interests and passions, develop positive social connections, contribute to their community, become life-long learners, and gain meaningful experiences. The Site Director is a member of the leadership of the unit that comprises our school-based and center-based year-round YDCs.

AFTER SCHOOL MULTI-SITE SUPERVISOR

Queens Community House (QCH) seeking a qualified Multi-Site Supervisor with a strong commitment to youth development for our Youth Development Centers (YDC). The Multi-Site Supervisor is a member of the leadership of the Afterschool YDCs. The Multi-Site Supervisor will work collaboratively with a team of Multi-Site Supervisors and Program Directors, QCH community, and stakeholders.

KITCHEN AIDE

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Kitchen Aide to join our Senior Center at the Pomonok Community Center. The Kitchen Aide will assist with daily food preparation, daily inventory, daily cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen facility.

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ADVOCATE COUNSELOR (QUEENS SATELLITE HS LTW PROGRAM)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Advocate Counselor at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity who will provide comprehensive support services to program participants as required by contract and appropriate to their needs.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (LTW HS Program)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Employment Specialist for our Learning to Work (LTW) program at Voyages Preparatory High School in Elmhurst Queens to be responsible for providing comprehensive support services by preparing participants for internships, job opportunities and overall post-secondary planning.

CENSUS OUTREACH WORKER [BILINGUAL RUSSIAN/ENGLISH] (TEMPORARY)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking qualified Census Outreach Worker with fluent Russian/English language skills and a strong commitment to civic responsibility and passion for community outreach. The Census Outreach Worker will support the work across our broad network of programming engaging participants, and the community at large, in Census 2020 participation. Specific focus will be placed on increasing Census return rates in the historically undercounted communities where QCH has program hubs.

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Team (comprised of the Executive Director and 5 additional C-Level personnel). The Executive Administrative Assistant will report to the Chief Operating Officer and generally features a 9 am-5 pm schedule from Monday-Friday, however, the Assistant must demonstrate flexibility during special events which may require some evenings or weekends. This position works out of our Forest Hills Community Center (108-25 62nd Drive, Queens, NY).

ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS (Sports, Dance, Art, Literacy, Music, Theater, Karate, Leadership Development, Academics, and STEAM)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking qualified Activity Specialists with a strong commitment to youth development for our After School Programs. The Activity Specialists will serve as a model for middle school and elementary school youth by providing an engaging and fun experience, while conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, practice and implementation.

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST (AFTER SCHOOL)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Educational Specialist with a strong commitment to youth development for our After School programs to work in our comprehensive year-round youth development program (afterschool, holiday and summer components). Our Children and Youth division for ages 5 to 21 allow participants to explore interests and passions, develop positive social connections, contribute to their community, become life-long learners, and gain meaningful experiences.

GROUP LEADERS (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking Group Leaders with a strong commitment to youth development for our After School Programs. Group Leaders are responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience.

GROUP LEADERS & ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS (BEACON PROGRAMS)

Beacon programs are collaborative school-based youth and community development centers serving children age six and older, and adults of all ages. The Beacon operates Monday-Friday from 1:30 PM-9:30 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM-5 PM, and during school holidays, school recesses and in the summer from 8 AM-6 PM. Our Beacon is designed to help young people develop the skills and the mindset they need to succeed in their educational and career settings, and to become active participants and leaders in their community.

CUSTODIAN

Queens Community House (QCH) welcomes amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives. We are seeking a qualified Custodian, reporting to the Supervisor of Maintenance, to support the day-to-day cleanliness and safety of QCH’s facilities. The custodian is responsible for the maintenance, care and equipment of internal/external areas by completing specific tasks related to cleaning, plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, or other areas of maintenance ex