What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Weinberg Older Adult Center (OAC) position at Bronx House?
Director of Weinberg Older Adult Center (OAC)
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 madonna@bronxhouse.org
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 :
Benefits :
Job Type : Full-time.
Salary : $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to madonna@bronxhouse.org.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
