Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and supervise all elements of the program at the OAC, under the direction of the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Older Adult Services.
• Plan and execute exercise, health management, and nutrition programs, as well as arts and culture, technology, recreational, and educational activities in compliance with the NYC Aging contract.
• Review and continuous development of newsletters, fliers, posters, and displays to promote interest in older adult center programs.
• Oversee the on-site operation of food service, including recording the temperature of food when it arrives at the center and at serving time.
• Ensure all clients attending the center are properly registered.
• Gathers, and maintains a listing of available referral sources to provide seniors with information on where assistance is available and provides case assistance, information, and referrals.
• Ensuring safety and code compliance through regular fire drills and training of staff on emergency procedures and first aid.
• Tracking for onsite permits and inspections.
• Immediately report any incidents or accidents at the center to the Director and Deputy Director of Older Adult Services, and prepare required forms for NYC Aging and Union Settlement.
• Compile statistics, prepare reports, keep attendance, and other required records.
• Management, establishing and maintaining the center’s standards, reporting to agency leaders and administration, and adherence to NYC Aging’s guidelines.
• Represent agency at community and inter-agency activities. Act as liaison with NYCHA and Union Settlement departments, as appropriate.
• Ensure that the OAC is clean, well maintained, and attractive.
• Supervise breakfast and lunch service, and dining room, as needed.
• Assist in inventory control and request supplies when needed.
• Collaborate with advisory council.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of volunteer workers.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard