Make a difference in the lives of New York City’s older adults, their families and the community. For over 50 years PSS has performed vital and important work – through its 10 senior centers, two apartment buildings, caregiver services and affiliated programs, the agency touches the lives of over 1,000 people a day.

As the Education Specialist for the PSS Circle of Care program the goal is to host and facilitate educational training workshops, educating the community on dementia and enhancing programming.

This is a full-time non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Dementia Caregiving.

Responsibilities: 

• Host and facilitate (in-person and virtual) educational training and workshops
• Host and facilitate caregiver wellness events
• Host and facilitate Joint Enrichment events
• Host Dementia Friends info sessions and workshops
• Engage and generate content partners for events
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in Salesforce database
• Work with program director to enhance programming
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Effectively utilize social media and other digital tools to promote programming
• Submit required reports in a complete and timely fashion
• Comply with PSS Personnel Policy Regulations
• Attend Supervision and Team Meetings
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education Human Services, or related fields
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish)
• Relevant experience in event coordination or outreach
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office and Social Media

Professionalism and other qualities:

• Self-motivated, organized and professional
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Maturity and good judgment in relating to peers and partners
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and think strategically