Position Title: Program Coordinator

Program: East Side House Settlement/Mitchel Senior Citizen Center

Location: 188 Lincoln Avenue, Bronx, New York 10454

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Coordinator’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center.
  • Provide supervision of program staff.
  • Coordinate and help develop programs for senior participants in the areas of social, cultural, educational and recreational activities (at least one group activity a day or twenty group activities a month must be planned and carried out in compliance with D.F.T.A. mandates).
  • Develop and implement out-reach plans to ensure maximum utilization of center.
  • Recruit volunteer workers (BEGIN, AARP, Senior volunteers and others).
  • Serve as a liaison with community and neighborhood groups that can assist in the process of advancing senior citizen issues.
  • Ensure contract compliance as outlined by program work plans and contracts.
  • Prepare and submit all program reports to the Program Director in a timely fashion (i.e. monthly level, box money, payroll sheets and attendance; prepare, submit, and review all required center reports).
  • Promote senior citizens participation and involvement in the advisory board, grievance committee, other such committees, and the center.
  • Assist in registering new participants in the program.
  • Provide case assistance services to seniors (i.e. supportive contact, referrals, benefits and entitlement assistance, immigration assistance, advocacy).
  • Assist in the development of program resources.
  • Other duties as required.



Qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ degree preferred with at least two years experience in human services, or Associate degree with three years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the organization in dialogues with other agencies and community meetings.
  • Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development.



Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm

Salary: $25,000 – 28,000

Send Resume and Cover Letter via Mail, Fax or Email to:

Mindy Huertas, Human Resources Manager
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East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10454
Fax #: 718-665-3817
Email: jobshr@eastsidehouse.org
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