Part-time Coordinator Bilingual in (Russian & English speaking) - Holocaust Survivor Program

Elder Care•New York, NY

About The Position

Position Summary: Coordinates efforts for the Holocaust Survivor Program Virtual Senior Center platform and projects related to Holocaust education. Principal Responsibilities: Implements ongoing outreach plans to schools and other community entities to expand Holocaust survivor participation in the Russian language community on the Virtual Senior Center Works with HSP sites and Program Directors, as well as the coordinator for Northeast Home Care, for continued VSC outreach efforts in local and other Russian-speaking communities within and outside of New York. . Assists with monitoring program operating budgets. Assists in recruitment, orientation, retention and scheduling of Russian-speaking volunteers to facilitate video-based classes within the Virtual Senior Center interface, Trains volunteers in Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) principles in working with the Russian-speaking Holocaust survivor community. Monitors and reports on volunteer facilitators’ class performance and VSC participant usage and overall satisfaction. Conducts outreach with educational, arts and other institutions to expand Russian language offerings on the VSC using a PCTI approach Facilitates at least one class weekly on the Russian language VSC Troubleshoots technical issues with participants and facilitators. Makes in-person visits to clients’ homes throughout the NYC area, as needed, to assist with installation of equipment or to provide technical support Represents the organization at community meetings, committees, conferences, educational seminars and inter-agency councils within the Russian-speaking community. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices. Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers. Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of two years of related experience, preferably in the field of aging
Bilingual in Russian required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public
Must be computer literate with proficient skills in MS Office 2013.
Experience managing data within a database required; willingness to learn and use social media required
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent customer service skills
Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Nice To Haves

proficiency in use of social media preferred

Responsibilities

Implements ongoing outreach plans to schools and other community entities to expand Holocaust survivor participation in the Russian language community on the Virtual Senior Center
Works with HSP sites and Program Directors, as well as the coordinator for Northeast Home Care, for continued VSC outreach efforts in local and other Russian-speaking communities within and outside of New York.
Assists with monitoring program operating budgets.
Assists in recruitment, orientation, retention and scheduling of Russian-speaking volunteers to facilitate video-based classes within the Virtual Senior Center interface
Trains volunteers in Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) principles in working with the Russian-speaking Holocaust survivor community.
Monitors and reports on volunteer facilitators’ class performance and VSC participant usage and overall satisfaction.
Conducts outreach with educational, arts and other institutions to expand Russian language offerings on the VSC using a PCTI approach
Facilitates at least one class weekly on the Russian language VSC
Troubleshoots technical issues with participants and facilitators.
Makes in-person visits to clients’ homes throughout the NYC area, as needed, to assist with installation of equipment or to provide technical support
Represents the organization at community meetings, committees, conferences, educational seminars and inter-agency councils within the Russian-speaking community.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance