PROGRAM ASSISTANT PT SENIORS
About The Position
East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Older Adult Programs aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services to the older adult population 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. This role will help ensure 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.
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 filling
- 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
- Related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
