Job Description
Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences
Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.
East Concourse Older Adult Center : Hosting spaces where new friendships are made, creating opportunities for older adults to thrive, connect and explore, providing support to successfully navigate life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit, interview and recommend new hires
- Establish and monitor quality assurance of program goals in compliance with agency and contract expectations
- Monitor program’s contractual compliance and meet with contract manager during site visits
- Act as a conduit with funding source
- Attend internal and external agency / contract meetings
- Attend contract and agency training sessions as provide
- Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback
- Complete each staff members’ annual performance review
- Provide staff training on program goals and duties as well as expectations to the agency
- Meet monthly with supervisor for exchange of ideas and written feedback
- Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source
- Perform additional duties as assigned
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and meet programmatic outcomesDocument activities in DFTA and agency database or any other database designatedConduct outreach and recruit program participantsSeeking out community organizations and resources to provide partnerships, presentations, and information relevant to Older Adults.Conduct intake and enrollmentMeet with staff regularlyReview budgets and monitor spendingDevelop annual work scope and modify as neededDevelop and conduct groups as neededMonitor, guide, and support staffDevelop and modify program calendar to meet program needsEnsure site is operationalPrepare site(s) for audit reviewsAvailable to work on cooling and warming days (may include evenings and weekends)Assist at other OAC’s and NORC’s as needed.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree, or a minimum of two years providing direct services to older adultsOther experience required including supervisory, administrative and / or contract managementProficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and / or fieldwork.Ability to bend and retrieve objects and / or documents.Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and / or field work.BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.