What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Community Program Specialist position at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc?
SUMMARY:
Provide community In-Home services/assistance to seniors of the senior center.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure accurate inputting of case notes and other pertinent older adult information in the Department for the Aging’s, Senior Tracking Accounting Recording System (STARS) daily.
- Ensures senior safety in their homes as required by Fire Department of New York (FDNY).
- Performs In-Home services to eligible members and homebound seniors.
- Assist older adults with set-up of zoom link and encourage them to attend virtual activities for social engagement
- Maintains and complies with the standards set by Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene including, city, state, federal governing guidelines.
- Reports potential unsafe conditions to the In-Home Coordinator immediately.
- Keeps accurate and up-to-date records in a neat and organized manner.
- Maintains up-to-date resource files, materials and contact information.
- Maintains accurate display of benefits and resources of information on bulletin boards and designated area.
- Conducts Outreach of In-Home services at center.
- Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties:
- In- Home Activity Calendar
- Monthly Units of Service
- First Aid, AED, CPR
- Maintains and meet all unit targets and goals.
- Keep all records including enrollment reports and monetary contributions
- Plans and coordinates through the Activities Specialist, recreational, social, educational, and health activities for In-Home services.
- Maintains an accurate list of support linkage groups.
- Refers seniors to social services support linkages by providing case assistance, and- information and referral.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean Abstract
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise all volunteers/ consultants in the In-Home services department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
