PROGRAM ASSISTANT PT SENIORS

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that believes education is key to creating opportunities. ESH’s Older Adult Programs align with this mission by providing high-quality programs and services to older adults within community centers, Older Adult Centers, and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the Older Adults program. This role involves coordinating activities, assisting older adults, and maintaining compliance with agency guidelines, ensuring programs and services meet DFTA standards and contractual obligations.

Requirements

High school diploma
Experience with older adults
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse population
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assess priorities and actions
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Customer Service
Communication Proficiency
Ability to handle confidential information
Knowledge of community resources for older adults
Problem Solving/ Analysis
Ethical Conduct
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Teamwork Orientation
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Promote older adult participation and involvement in the advisory board, grievance committee, other such committees, and the center.
Welcome and register new members in the program.
Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Support East Side House Older Adult Programs.
Maintain attendance records, program calendars, and required reports.
Assist with data entry and compliance documentation for DFTA reporting.
Help coordinate partnerships with local organizations and property management.
Complete monthly Kitchen Inventory.
Answer telephones, faxing, emailing, and filing.
Assist with social activities in the areas of (Health management, physical health, and Nutrition, Arts & Culture, Technology and Education/Recreation activities).
Assist with Congregate lunch.
Lead and supervise volunteers.
Follow and implement DFTA/ESH regulations and policies.
Assist with the promotion and coordination of center activities.
Encourage participant participation.
Assist with preparation of the DFTA Program and Nutrition assessments/CAP and DOH.
Cover other sites as needed.
Perform related tasks as assigned.