Director

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

10d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House is a community-based organization in the South Bronx. We work with schools, community centers and other partners to bring quality education and resources to residents of the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Recognizing education as the key to economic and civic opportunity, we help approximately 10,000 individuals improve their lives each year with programs ranging from basic literacy to specialized technology training. East Side House’s Senior Citizens’ program meets the needs of older adults by providing a variety of social, protective and supportive services in a non-medical care setting. The program improves the quality of life for seniors in the community by offering opportunities for personal achievement, social engagement and community participation. East Side House’s Senior Citizens’ program includes nutrition education, a congregate meal program, counseling, educational activities, transportation assistance and benefits assistance. Recreational activities that address the cultural diversity, health and safety of seniors are also incorporated into the program, such as bingo, dominoes, monthly trips, special events, arts and crafts, health screenings, walking club, computer club, Facebook club and birthday parties.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree preferred with at least two years experience in human services, or Associate degree with three years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience.
Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the organization in dialogues with other agencies and community meetings.
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center.
Provide supervision of program staff.
Coordinate and help develop programs for senior participants in the areas of social, cultural, educational and recreational activities (at least one group activity a day or twenty group activities a month must be planned and carried out in compliance with D.F.T.A. mandates).
Develop and implement out-reach plans to ensure maximum utilization of center.
Recruit volunteer workers (We Care, Maturity Works, Senior Companion, NYCHA and others).
Serve as a liaison with community and neighborhood groups that can assist in the process of advancing senior citizen issues.
Ensure contract compliance as outlined by program work plans and contracts.
Prepare and submit all program reports to the Program Director in a timely fashion (i.e. monthly level, box money, payroll sheets and attendance; prepare, submit, and review all required center reports).
Promote senior citizens participation and involvement in the advisory board, grievance committee, other such committees, and the center.
Assist in registering new participants in the program.
Provide case assistance services to seniors (i.e. supportive contact, referrals, benefits and entitlement assistance, immigration assistance, advocacy).
Assist in the development of program resources.
Other duties as required.