Program Assistant PT Seniors

Bronx, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 19

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Title

Program Assistant

Department

Older Adult Centers

Site/Location

Melrose/Patterson Older Adult Centers

Salary Range

$19 per hour (25 hours per week)

Reports To

Program Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals families and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education career and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves their families and their community. ESHs Older Adult Programs aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services to the older adult population within community centers Older Adult Centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to the Program Director the Program Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the Older Adults program. This role involves coordinating activities assisting older adults and maintaining compliance with agency guidelines. This role will help ensure programs and services meet DFTA standards and contractual obligations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director the Program Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Promote older adult participation and involvement in the advisory board grievance committee other such committees and the center.
Welcome and register new members in the program.
Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Support East Side House Older Adult Programs
Maintain attendance records program calendars and required reports.
Assist with data entry and compliance documentation for DFTA reporting.
Help coordinate partnerships with local organizations and property management
Complete monthly Kitchen Inventory
Answer telephones faxing emailing and filling
Assist with social activities in the areas of (Health management physical health and Nutrition Arts & Culture Technology and Education/Recreation activities).
Assist with Congregate lunch
Lead and supervise volunteers
Follow and implement DFTA/ESH regulations and policies
Assist with the promotion and coordination of center activities
Encourage participant participation
Assist with preparation of the DFTA Program and Nutrition assessments/CAP and DOH
Cover other sites as needed
Related tasks as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully the Program Assistant must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience

High school diploma
Experience with older adults
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse population
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assess priorities and actions
Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Competencies

Customer Service
Communication Proficiency
Ability to handle confidential information
Knowledge of community resources for older adults
Problem Solving/ Analysis
Ethical Conduct
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Teamwork Orientation

Clearance

Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for supervising interns when applicable.

Physical Demands

This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Schedule

The work schedule expected for this position is: Monday through Friday and occasional weekends and holidays. Days and hours of work will range within and to cover the shift of operations from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Flexible work schedule is required for Summer Cooling center days/hours as aligned to the needs of the program/service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESHs operational needs with notice provided whenever possible.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionPosition TitleProgram AssistantDepartmentOlder Adult CentersSite/LocationMelrose/Patterson Older Adult CentersSalary Range$19 per hour (25 hours per week)Reports ToProgram DirectorMISSION STATEMENTEast Side House cares for the individuals families and communities we serve by expanding opp...