Program Assistant

Union Settlement Association•New York, NY

39d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant is responsible for assisti ng the Older Adult Center Director by organizing and providing at least one activity daily and providing case assistanc e services required by the NYC Aging contract to senior participants daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work , Human Services, or related field with experience working with aging populations preferred; or 60+ college credits and four years demonstrated experience working with aging populations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) .
Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing environment.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Older Adult Center Director , identify , plan, and lead one activity in the center daily.
Conduct int ake and re-assessment for Older Adult Center participants.
Assess participants’ eligibility for benefits and entitlements under various programs for the aging .
Conduct outreach (phone calls, etc.) to all clients who are absent from the center for extended periods to determine the reason for absences, as well as to check on their well-being and satisfaction with the Senior Center.
Provide information and referrals or assistance to the following but not limited to:
- Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and enrollment
- Social Security eligibility and benefits
- Housing services
- Food Stamps
- The Meals on Wheels program
- For additional benefits and entitlements
- Energy Share and other utility assistance programs
Provide participants with but not limited to:
- G eneral assistance to enrol l in programs
- T ranslation services
- A ssistance for correspondence, understanding and paying bills, and making appointments
- F ollow-up case assistance related to entitlement and benefits, as needed, and m aintain , complete and accurate case records.
Refer clients who need case management or other in-depth services to appropriate resources.
Advocate on behalf of seniors with social service and government agencies, and mediate as needed with those agencies.
Attend appropriate training programs as requested by supervisor.
Compile statistics, prepare reports, keep attendance, and other required records.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.