Goddard Riverside
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Program Aide (Older Adult)
Job Details
Job Location
Senior Center – New York, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
$16.50 – $16.50 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview: Our vibrant Older Adult Center helps older members of the community live life to the fullest by providing case management, support services and activities to more than 3,000 center members. Birthday, holiday parties and other social events strengthen the sense of community. Our hot lunch provides vital nutrition support at an affordable price. Our seniors are actively involved in the center, so services and activities reflect their needs and interests.
Position Summary: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of Older Adult Centers onsite activities; provides assistance to the staff in areas such as the meals program, food distributions, telephone reassurance, Wellness calls, friendly visiting, senior transportation, and other program activities and services; performs related work as required and assigned by Director.
Schedule: Part time; Monday-Friday 28 hours weekly
Hourly Rate: $16.50
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Assist facilitating program activities
Assist center members with accessing various activities ( including remote classes)
Assist with the monthly calendar of events
Assist with organizing and storing program supplies
Assist with center congregate meal service
Assist with data management
Maintain confidentiality of participant information
Register new members into peerplace
Provide shopping assistance and escort members if needed
Provide friendly visits
Other duties as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency preferred
Reading and writing skills adequate to produce telephone outreach progress notes
Basic Computer knowledge ( email, Microsoft office)
Bilingual (English/Spanish/ Russian/ Chinese ) would be an asset
One year experience in an office, social services or geriatric settings preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Dependable and reliable with good organizational ability, time management skills
People-oriented — enjoying interacting with aging population
Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in social or community services preferred
Flexibility with schedule is required
Must enjoy working with senior adults and have positive attitude
Physical Requirements
May require heavy lifting up to 30 pounds, including office supply, setting up tables, moving chairs, and other room set-ups for programs
Ability to walk a five block radius and push a shopping cart
Ability to stand for long hours
Work Environment:
Older Adult Center (indoor/outdoor/remotely)
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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