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Director - Seniors Program

LOCATION: 372 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY 10455


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Based Programs, the Director of Senior Programs will direct the day-to-day operation of the program, including fiscal management, supervision and staff development, provision of services, record keeping, and reports to East Side House and N.Y.C. Dept. for the Aging (DFTA). Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervision of the senior center staff and provide direction with administrative and practical aspects of their work (e.g., scheduling, case assistance, intake process, interviewing, etc.), and special service activities.
• Oversee program staff through weekly supervision and periodical evaluation of staff and support staff to ensure program enhancements, development, commonalities and uniqueness in all sites.
• Design and implement procedures for case findings, case assessment, and case management.
• Disseminate updated information to staff regarding changes in the policies and procedures affecting rights and entitlements.
• Provide direct services to clients, including crisis intervention and may include counseling, when necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other community agencies to meet community needs and improve service delivery.
• Coordinate with Deputy Director in the selection and termination of staff.
• In collaboration with Deputy Director, conduct on-going evaluation of service delivery.
• Participate with the agency in evaluation of the program in policy development.
• Direct and/or coordinate fund-raising and public relations activities for senior sites.
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Gerontology or Nursing and two years of human services experience with at least two year in a supervisory or administrative position, preferably in the field of aging; or Baccalaureate degree in social services (BSW) and four years of social service experience, of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative position, preferably in the field of aging; or Baccalaureate in nursing (BSN) degree and four years experience, of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative position, preferably in the field of aging.


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East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10454
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Director - Senior Program

LOCATION: 372 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY 10455


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Social Services, the Program Director’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage and supervise the senior programs operated at three sites.
• Develop and control budget for program services. • On-time submission of all reports to agency and funding sources.
• Assure compliance with newly promulgated and established norms.
• Ensures that staffing requirements are met, such as weekly supervision, submission of evaluation, required staff training, special assignment of staff to sites, and work toward commonalities in all sites.
• Assure proper maintenance of physical facilities at three sites and compliance with permits and norms of DFTA, NYFD, DOB, NYCHA, and DOH.
• Direct and/or coordinate fund-raising and public relations activities for senior programs.
• Conduct on-going evaluation of service delivery.
• Assure services are in conformance with number of units established in the contract.


Educational and Skill Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in social services (BSW) or its equivalent and at least four years of social services experience, of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory or administrative position, preferably in the field of aging; or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Gerontology and one year of human services experience with at least one year in a supervisory or administrative position, preferably in the field of aging


PAY RATE: Salary Range: $35,000-$45,000

Send Resume and Cover Letter via Mail, Fax or Email to:
Olga Fernandez, Program Administrative Assistant
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10454
Fax #: 718-585-1433
Email: olgasc01@eastsidehouse