Older Adult Center Assistant

Union Settlement Association•New York, NY

17h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Center Director the OAC Assistant is responsible for service of lunch at the Older Adult Center they are located, as well as assisting center staff with program development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand for long hours.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Desire or interest in working with aging populations.

Nice To Haves

Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus. Ability to take training course and obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate at time of employment required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating and distributing monthly calendars & outreach flyers
Assist with making announcements daily to seniors regarding upcoming events and activities.
Prepare daily activity logs, record attendance, maintain excel reports documenting data required by DFTA
Provide adequate supervision during all enrichment/learning activities
Work collaboratively with Center Director and Program Assistant on program development
Assist with preparing and collecting daily activity logs, record attendance
Plan and implement with the Center Director and Outreach Specialist on-going outreach to the community to advertise the rich array of diverse activities at the center
Work cooperatively with all staff within and outside the Senior Services Department, and community-based organizations for center-based activities and agency wide events
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Serve lunch, in accordance with Department for the Aging (DFTA) and New York City Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
Assist the Center Director in determining appropriate work schedules and tasks for volunteers.
Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and all kitchen equipment at Senior Center. This includes the periodic cleaning of large equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and coffee urns.
Assign appropriate duties and supervise all volunteers in the Senior Center kitchen.
Assist the Cook with preparation of sandwiches/Snacks.
Responsible for the safe handling of food including storing meals according to temperature and safety guidelines at all times.
Receive, unpack, inventory, and store all food according to policy and guidelines immediately upon delivery. This includes dating perishable and canned goods.
Attend trainings sponsored by DFTA and DOH
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.