Center Director (Gaylord White Older Adult Center)
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Center Director (Gaylord White Older Adult Center)
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Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services) Aging Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers) and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visit
Position: Center Director Gaylord White Older Adult Center
Department: Aging Health & Wellness
Reports to: ExecutiveDirector of Aging Health & Wellness Services and Deputy Director of Aging Health and Wellness Services
Hours: Full-Time
Salary:$52000 - $56500
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location:On-site
PositionSummary:
Under the supervision of the Senior Director and Deputy Director the Center Director is responsible for the overall organization and operation of the Aging Health & Wellness Center including program planning and execution client services nutrition services and reporting. The Center Director is also responsible for acting as a liaison between Union Settlement Association and any other programs that share space in the same building.
Responsibilities:
- Plan implement and supervise all elements of the program at the OAC under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Aging Health & Wellness Services.
- Plan and execute exercise health management and nutrition programs as well as arts and culture technology recreational and educational activities in compliance with the NYC Aging contract.
- Review and continuous development of newsletters fliers posters and displays to promote interest in older adult center programs
- Oversee the on-site operation of food service including recording the temperature of food when it arrives at the center and at serving time.
- Develop and implement strategies to reach out to potential Older Adult Program members
- Ensure all clients attending the center are properly registered.
- Gathers and maintains a listing of available referral sources to provide seniors with information on where assistance is available and provides case assistance information and referrals.
- Supervise all center staff i.e. Program Assistant AHW Assistant Maintenance and Security Guard if applicable.
- Developing performance goals and development plans for staff; giving performance feedback and coaching as needed.
- Ensuring safety and code compliance through regular fire drills and training of staff on emergency procedures and first aid.
- Tracking for onsite permits and inspections.
- Immediately report any incidents or accidents at the center to the Director and Deputy Director of Older Adult Services and prepare required forms for NYC Aging and Union Settlement.
- Compile statistics prepare reports keep attendance and other required records.
- Management establishing and maintaining the centers standards reporting to agency leaders and administration and adherence to NYC Agings guidelines:
- Ensure that the AHW center is clean well maintained and attractive.
- Relationshipbuilding with other community agencies to meet community needs and improve Service delivery
- Represent agency at community and inter-agency activities. Act as liaison with NYCHA and Union Settlement departments as appropriate.
- Supervise breakfast and lunch service and dining room as needed.
- Assist in inventory control and request supplies when needed.
- Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to supervise AHW volunteers Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visiting for former center members.
- Collaborate with Health Coordinator to implement health and wellness activities at the OAC
- Collaborate with advisory council.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of volunteer workers.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work Human Services or related field; or two years of college and two years demonstrated experience working with aging populations.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational verbal and written skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced challenging and constantly changing environment.
- Knowledge of East Harlem community.
- Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing aging populations.
- An innovative and patient professional dedicated to serving aging populations.
CO RECOMPETENCIES
- LeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
- Facilitating Change:Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
- ManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
- ApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
- CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard
Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
