Director of Older Adult Center

Bronx House Older Adult Center (OAC) is a hub for active older adults. The Director is a creative and dynamic person with the strong ability to multitask in running the day-to-day functions of this bustling center. The Director creates and oversees the recreational activities, administrative tasks, and congregate meals of the center and engages with the community in a continuous effort to retain and increase membership to the OAC.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Essential Duties

• Administer and supervise the programs and activities of the OAC.
• Develop and organize all aspects of programming for older adults including lunch, weekly trips, recreational, wellness and educational & Jewish programming.
• Work with NYC Department for the Aging to ensure deliverables are met, maintain member database.
• Ability to work within operating budget provided and maintain records of expenditures.
• Process payment vouchers expeditiously and accurately to approved contracts using HHS Accelerator.
• Maintain and develop liaison with various community partners.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise OAC employees (1 FT Assistant Director, 1 FT Case Aide), interns and volunteers.
• Receive, research, and respond to citizen inquiries and provide information and referral services for a variety of social services available to older adults in the community.
• Develop and implement an outreach and marketing plan for the OAC.
• Promote the OAC's activities and programs throughout the community via various channels in order to increase participation.
• Assist and support creative, independent activities for the older adult population.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and make sound last minute program decisions.
• Understanding and appreciation of the role of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference and individual values as it relates to serving clients and their families.
• Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse population of older adults, volunteers and staff.
• Work with program staff to ensure that staff meet contract requirements and units of service.
• Represents Bronx House at various DFTA and professional meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work schedule: This is a full time position, work days and hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional weekends for agency special events.
  
  

Required Education, Experience And Training

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Two to five years of experience managing and coordinating activities and programs with the older adults required.
• At least 3-5 years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of NYC DFTA regulations required.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate activities and programs with the older adults preferred.
• Knowledge of Jewish programming and culture strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to become CPR certified AED/First Aid certified and agree to maintain such certification.
• Must be willing to obtain NYC Certificate in Food Protection.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
  
  

Benefits

• Salary range: $70k-$75k.
• Benefits: medical (with contribution), pension, life, and optional dental and vision, and 403B.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to ensure employees can enjoy well-deserved time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to [email protected].