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


• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree with at least two years of experience in implementing and running programs and/or groups with clients as well as experience in program or service development. (Experience as an Intern is acceptable.) Associates Degree with three years experience; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with five years experience in supervising or programming activities for senior citizens or other populations in a non-profit or government setting.