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EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT PT SENIORS

Open 31d

Position Title

Program Assistant

Department

Older Adult Centers

Site/Location

Melrose/Patterson Older Adult Centers

Salary Range

$19 per hour

Reports To

Program Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • 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.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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