Older Adult Center Director, Little Neck (Temporary Leave Replacement)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Older Adult Center (60+) program development and oversight
• Supervises the Administrative Assistant, Social Worker, Instructors and Volunteers; responsible for conducting performance evaluations for permanent staff
• Plans and facilitates creative social, recreational, and educational activities, support groups and special events to meet the needs and interests of program participants
• Maintains responsibility for the congregate lunch program; assists with food service as needed
• Meets with potential new members to explain services available at the Sam Field Center and other Older Adult Services programs, and recommends best programming to meet their interests and needs
• Interfaces with Program Officers from NYC Aging (DFTA)
• Assures Center’s adherence to NYC Aging standards and requirements
• Maintains updated member files in VIVE database; assures staff compliance with documentation standards as set forth by NYC Aging
• Manages all aspects of annual NYC Aging program and nutrition assessments, including development and implementation of corrective action plans
• Tracks program utilization, contributions received for meals and programs, and prepares monthly reports

• Works collaboratively with department staff to create a comprehensive bi-monthly newsletter reflecting the department’s activities and services
• Convenes quarterly meetings of the Older Adult Center Advisory Council
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with the other department Program Directors

• Engages in professional development activities
• Actively participates in agency-wide initiatives designed to meet the needs of the community at large
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• LCSW preferred. Minimum of 5 years relevant post Masters supervisory experience
• SIFI certified
• Experience working with older adults and in program development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate and comfortable utilizing various technological platforms to facilitate and participate in virtual programming
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within the first 3 months of employment

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for a minimum of one hour for lunch service.

JOB DETAILS

• Salary: $72,500

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 35 hours; special events may require evening or Sunday hours; extended evening or weekend hours when Cooling Center activation required by NYC Aging
• Location: Little Neck, Queens

Send resume with cover letter to [email protected]