Director, Brevoort Senior Center (51971)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

7d•$33 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Programing, the Director plans and implements programs and activities for adults 60 & over. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for all aspects of program operation including program development; planning, organizing and implementing new and innovative programs and activities based on the changing needs of the older adults in the centers service area; responsible for program oversight and compliance with agency and funding source requirements. Responsible for supervision of staff and volunteers, overseeing services such as: outreach, case assistance nutrition and programming. Hire, train, evaluate and professionally manage program staff. Ensure that staff meet funding source requirements in regards to qualifications and ongoing training. Provide effective leadership, motivation, and direction to program staff to enable the agency to provide professional, comprehensive services. Maintain professional standards in all aspects of work, including direct service, tracking and follow-up, professional development, documentation, and supervision. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners to boost involvement and understanding of senior needs, in particular local health and social service organizations. Plan and supervise staff and consultants in effectively carrying out health promotion and educational/ recreational activities as well as events and services that are appropriate and meet the various interests and needs of the center population. Collaborate with Roundtable Director (caterer) with menu planning in accordance with funding source guidelines to plan menus that meet the needs of the program participants. Ensure that staff involved in food service handle food in a safe and sanitary manner. Plan and implement outreach efforts to ensure that isolated or underserved populations are identified and that services are consistent with community needs. Manage revenue and expenses within approved budget and prepare payment request and vouchers. Review monthly general ledgers and bi-weekly payroll reports. Ensure the preparation of all funding source requirements for recordkeeping and reporting. Ensure that all documentation of all daily service units is maintained in the funding source required database and that monthly reporting of service units tie to this database. Exhibit strong and calm leadership skills for directing staff and coordinating with other organizations to handle crisis situations and implement plans for disaster preparedness. Attend community meetings, prepare reports and attend meetings as required by the agency. Meets regularly with the Senior Advisory Committee and other committees as necessary. Other duties as required by the organization.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills
Experienced in planning, organizing and implementing recreation programs and services
Able to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to work independent
Strong human and public relations skills
Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers
Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Bachelors Degree with at least two years of experience in implementing and running programs and/or groups with clients as well as experience in program or service development. (Experience as an Intern is acceptable.)
Associates Degree with three years experience; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with five years experience in supervising or programming activities for senior citizens or other populations in a non-profit or government setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing social services to the elderly a plus.
Experience in DFTA funded senior services and Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of program operation including program development
planning, organizing and implementing new and innovative programs and activities based on the changing needs of the older adults in the centers service area
responsible for program oversight and compliance with agency and funding source requirements
Responsible for supervision of staff and volunteers, overseeing services such as: outreach, case assistance nutrition and programming
Hire, train, evaluate and professionally manage program staff
Ensure that staff meet funding source requirements in regards to qualifications and ongoing training
Provide effective leadership, motivation, and direction to program staff to enable the agency to provide professional, comprehensive services
Maintain professional standards in all aspects of work, including direct service, tracking and follow-up, professional development, documentation, and supervision
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners to boost involvement and understanding of senior needs, in particular local health and social service organizations
Plan and supervise staff and consultants in effectively carrying out health promotion and educational/ recreational activities as well as events and services that are appropriate and meet the various interests and needs of the center population
Collaborate with Roundtable Director (caterer) with menu planning in accordance with funding source guidelines to plan menus that meet the needs of the program participants
Ensure that staff involved in food service handle food in a safe and sanitary manner
Plan and implement outreach efforts to ensure that isolated or underserved populations are identified and that services are consistent with community needs
Manage revenue and expenses within approved budget and prepare payment request and vouchers
Review monthly general ledgers and bi-weekly payroll reports
Ensure the preparation of all funding source requirements for recordkeeping and reporting
Ensure that all documentation of all daily service units is maintained in the funding source required database and that monthly reporting of service units tie to this database
Exhibit strong and calm leadership skills for directing staff and coordinating with other organizations to handle crisis situations and implement plans for disaster preparedness
Attend community meetings, prepare reports and attend meetings as required by the agency
Meets regularly with the Senior Advisory Committee and other committees as necessary
Other duties as required by the organization