Director, Older Adult Training & Employment (Per-Diem)

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city. NYC Aging seeks a Director of Older Adult Training & Employment with expertise in curriculum development and training to lead job readiness instruction. The New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is the largest Area Agency on Aging in the United States, as New York City is home to more than 1.8 million older adults. According to 2019 American Community Survey data, about 29% of older New Yorkers are part of the labor force. Thousands of these older workers continue to seek employment, skill-building trainings and other workforce development opportunities. The Director of Older Adult Training & Employment will lead programs and initiatives that enable older adults to prepare for and find employment that allows them to continue to invest their time and skills locally; strengthen financial security, prevent displacement from their home; address elder justice, fraud and exploitation; and build intergenerational programming. The Director of Older Adult Training & Employment will be a key member of leadership and have oversight of all NYC Aging Adult Training & Employment initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and five (5) years of full-time, professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, of which at least one year must have been in the field of aging, and of which at least one and one-half years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity.
• Education and experience equivalent to '1' above. However, all candidates must have one year of experience in the field of aging and one and one-half years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, NYC older adults, and staff at community organizations.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondences in regard to the Volunteer development, management, and recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the rights for older adults.
• Previous experience in the field of human services and working with older adults in a volunteer program.
• Previous experience conducting workshops in a one to one setting or group environment.
• Bilingual candidate preferred (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a job readiness curriculum that reflects the skill building needs of the older adult workforce.
• Ensure curriculum is reflective of and adaptive to labor market trends and funder requirements.
• Facilitate the instruction of the job readiness curriculum and offer one to one instructional support to participants.
• Ensure topics include interview preparation, resume development, on-line job search, professional dress, workplace culture and communication.
• Apply both standardized and authentic assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed.
• Support strong supportive relationships with learners, offering regular feedback and guidance, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback and support to ensure alignment with participant and program goals.
• Support career readiness components such as resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and mentoring.
• Assist with job placement efforts and individualized support for program participants.
• Support program administration activities, such as data collection for program evaluation, including pre and post assessments, participant feedback, and progress tracking in Salesforce and other platforms.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• New York City residency requirement with certain exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees