Director, Brevoort Senior Center (49285)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Programing, the Director plans and implements programs and activities for adults 60 & over. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all aspects of program operation including program development; planning, organizing and implementing new and innovative programs and activities based on the changing needs of the older adults in the centers service area; responsible for program oversight and compliance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Responsible for supervision of staff and volunteers, overseeing services such as: outreach, case assistance nutrition and programming.
• Hire, train, evaluate and professionally manage program staff. Ensure that staff meet funding source requirements in regards to qualifications and ongoing training.
• Provide effective leadership, motivation, and direction to program staff to enable the agency to provide professional, comprehensive services.
• Maintain professional standards in all aspects of work, including direct service, tracking and follow-up, professional development, documentation, and supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners to boost involvement and understanding of senior needs, in particular local health and social service organizations.
• Plan and supervise staff and consultants in effectively carrying out health promotion and educational/ recreational activities as well as events and services that are appropriate and meet the various interests and needs of the center population.
• Collaborate with Roundtable Director (caterer) with menu planning in accordance with funding source guidelines to plan menus that meet the needs of the program participants.
• Ensure that staff involved in food service handle food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Plan and implement outreach efforts to ensure that isolated or underserved populations are identified and that services are consistent with community needs.
• Manage revenue and expenses within approved budget and prepare payment request and vouchers.
• Review monthly general ledgers and bi-weekly payroll reports.
• Ensure the preparation of all funding source requirements for recordkeeping and reporting.
• Ensure that all documentation of all daily service units is maintained in the funding source required database and that monthly reporting of service units tie to this database.
• Exhibit strong and calm leadership skills for directing staff and coordinating with other organizations to handle crisis situations and implement plans for disaster preparedness.
• Attend community meetings, prepare reports and attend meetings as required by the agency.
• Meets regularly with the Senior Advisory Committee and other committees as necessary.
• Other duties as required by the organization.

COMPETENCIES

• Experience in providing social services to the elderly a plus.
• Experience in DFTA funded senior services and Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills
• Experienced in planning, organizing and implementing recreation programs and services
• Able to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to work independent
• Strong human and public relations skills
• Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers
• Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities <