Assistant Center Director Older Adult Network

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The Opportunity

Heights and Hills an affiliate of Greenwich House is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant Center Director to join the Older Adult Networks Park Slope Center for Successful Aging (PSCSA). The Assistant Center Director will support the delivery of programs services and resources that empower older adults to remain active connected and independent while promoting dignity and quality of this role you will provide social work support resource navigation advocacy and assistance to older adults while helping oversee the daily operations and programming of the senior center.

As the Assistant Center Director you will work closely with the Center Director agency staff volunteers social work interns and community partners to support the overall success of the older adult center. This role combines social work practice program leadership outreach client support community engagement and supervision of social work students and volunteers to address the diverse needs of older adults.

The Assistant Center Director will help coordinate center activities support program development provide information assistance referrals and supportive services assist with crisis intervention and help create a welcoming inclusive environment where older adults can access resources build meaningful connections and maintain their independence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the daily operations of the older adult center including outreach program promotion and meal service when needed.
• Conduct client intake assessments and reassessments to identify individual needs and develop service plans.
• Assist clients with applications and renewals for public benefits including SNAP Medicaid Medicare and Access-A-Ride.
• Connect clients with community resources including medical legal housing home care and mental health services.
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential client documentation in agency databases in accordance with organizational and NYC Aging guidelines.
• Monitor client progress and provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Coordinate with community partners volunteers interns and interdisciplinary teams to enhance services and member engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings case conferences professional development and community outreach activities.
• Assist the Center Director with special projects and assume leadership responsibilities when needed.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree required Masters Degree Preferred; MSW LMSW/LCSW (or working toward licensure) or a related degree in Social Work Counseling Gerontology Recreation Therapy or Human Services preferred.
• SIFI Certified or eligible
• One or more years of experience working with older adults individuals with disabilities or other at-risk populations (internship experience may be considered).
• Knowledge of public benefits and entitlement programs including SNAP Medicaid Medicare and Access-A-Ride.
• Strong interpersonal communication assessment case management advocacy and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to engage older adults and families with professionalism empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) email communication Canva Adobe WordPress Constant Contact Vive Mailchimp nd ADP.
• Experience planning programs facilitating groups conducting community outreach and coordinating with community resources.
• Strong organizational multitasking and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of the biological psychological and social aspects of aging and the impact of chronic illness and disability on older adults.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred; Chinese Russian or French language proficiency is a plus.

Employment Details

Department: Older Adult Network (OAN) - Heights & Hills

Location: Onsite; Park Slope Center for Successful Aging (PSCSA); 463A 7th St Brooklyn NY 11215

Schedule: 35 hours/week Monday Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Center Director

Union Representation: Non-Union

Salary Range

The expected annual salary for this position is $65000-$67000 (hourly equivalent of $35.71 - $36.81). This range reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of this posting and may be adjusted based on experience education and organizational needs.

Benefits

Greenwich House is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees as a key part of delivering a strong overall workplace experience. Full time employees are eligible for various benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance 403(b) plan generous paid time off and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Employees also enjoy exclusive perks and discounts for Greenwich House programs and services including classes lessons and events. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Greenwich House is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can successfully perform the essential functions of their roles. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact the Human Resources Department.