Overview
Union Settlement is an East Harlem anchor institution, serving families, children, youth, older adults and businesses for more than 127 years. As a proud member of the settlement house movement, our nonprofit organization is always innovating to meet our evolving community. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness, business support and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to realize their dreams.
Today, Union Settlement offers more than thirty programs and services, across nearly twenty East Harlem locations and serves more than 10,000 people and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. As a pillar of East Harlem, Union Settlement is a connector, convenor and advocate for the neighborhood and our network of partnerships. We have a dynamic, diverse and collaborative team of more than 350 who are committed to supporting our neighbors and growing the vitality and success of East Harlem. With new leadership, Union Settlement is growing! For more information about Union Settlement’s history, programs and mission, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org.
Position: Interim Associate Deputy Director
Department: Senior Services
Reports to: Director of Senior Services and Deputy Director of Senior Services
Hours: Full-Time (potential to be permanent)
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director will assist with planning, implementation and supervision of all aspects of the Meals on Wheels and Transportation programs. They is also be responsible for Older Adult Center Program planning (education and recreation activities/calendar), specifically overseeing our Health and Wellness programming, record keeping, reporting and contract compliance; and regular budgeted purchasing and budget monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Meals on Wheels
- Assist the Deputy Director with providing support, supervision and assist with problem solving with MOW Director and program
- Assist with reviewing and updating MOW policies and procedures regularly
Transportation Services
- Assist with reviewing and updating the Transportation Program policies and procedures regularly
- Review communications and scheduling with partner organizations (USA Older Adult Centers, ARC, DFTA school bus program and DFTA)
- Assist with reviewing quarterly vehicle records and needs with Driver
Older Adult Centers
- Assist with supervising preparation of monthly calendar with input from center Directors
- Assist with reviewing regular monthly expenditures and track food & supply expenditures
- Assist with gathering statistical report data and monitoring in relation to contract requirements
- Review and update Senior Center policies and procedures regularly
General administrative and Supervisory
- Assist in identifying and bringing resources to bear on staff training needs
- Order all supplies and Equipment- for the Older Adult Centers, supervise ordering for Kitchen and MOW
- Identify major equipment and supply needs or changes and order supplies and equipment
- Represent Union Settlement Senior Services as appropriate in the NYC Aging
Networks and other settings
- Immediately report any incidents or accidents at the centers to the Director and Deputy Director of Senior Services, and prepare required forms for DFTA
- Ensure that Older Adult Centers are clean, well maintained, and attractive
- Ensure sites are in full compliance with the Fire Department and Health Department guidelines
- Assist with training for STARS and all other NYC DFTA contractual requirements
- Assist Deputy Director with Quality Assurance
- Function in the place of the Deputy Director of Senior Services in their absence
- Other tasks and responsibilities as specifically assigned by the Director and Deputy Director of Senior Services
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or related field preferred and 5 years’ demonstrated experience working with aging populations. At minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or related field and 8 years’ experience working with aging population
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment
- Knowledge of the East Harlem community preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing aging populations
- An innovative and patient professional dedicated to serving aging populations
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