What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Scheuer Coney Island Older Adult Center position at JASA?
Shift Schedule:Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Hours Per Week: 35
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hours Per Week: 35
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides overall direction and administration of all programs and services of the senior center and oversees the procedures followed by the staff to implement the programs and services.
- Monitors budget and inventory for the senior center.
- Collects and counts cash, records receipts and prepares bank deposits.
- Maintains petty cash accounts
- Supervises the operation of Food Program at site
- Organizes program schedules, creates flyers and advertising for senior center programs and events.
- Locates and develops community resources.
- Works with funding source personnel, as appropriate.
- Keeps appropriate program and fiscal records.
- Supervises center staff and fills in for absent staff as needed.
- Supervises and evaluates staff and volunteers.
- Maintains and supervises use of equipment, supplies and facilities.
- Attends community, agency and staff meetings as designated.
- Handles other responsibilities as assigned and appropriate.
- Graduate of an Accredited College or University with BSW/BA./BS degree, MA/MS preferred.
- Must be available to participate in coverage of "Cooling Center Hours", “Make Up Days” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders, which may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
- Good writing/ record keeping skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Knowledge of Spanish, Chinese dialects or Russian may be helpful.
- Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.
- Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
