Director, Brevoort Senior Center - RiseBoro Community Partnership : Job Details

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Job location: 280 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Full Time position. Salary: $32.96 hourly. Day shift. Nonprofit - Social Services.

• 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.
• Supervise 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) on menu planning in accordance with funding source guidelines to plan menus that meet the needs of program participants.
• Ensure that staff involved in food service handle food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Plan and implement outreach efforts to identify isolated or underserved populations and ensure services align with community needs.
• Manage revenue and expenses within the approved budget and prepare payment requests 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 daily service units is maintained in the funding source database and that monthly reporting of service units ties to this database.
• Exhibit strong and calm leadership for directing staff and coordinating with other organizations to handle crisis situations and implement disaster preparedness plans.
• Attend community meetings, prepare reports and attend meetings as required by the agency.
• Meet regularly with the Senior Advisory Committee and other committees as necessary.
• Other duties as required by the organization.

• Experience in providing social services to the elderly is a plus.
• Experience in DFTA funded senior services; bilingual skills are a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience 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 independently.
• Strong human and public relations skills.
• Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers.
• Commitment to the organization''s mission, vision and values.
• Ability to understand concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.).

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of experience in implementing and running programs and/or groups with clients, including program or service development. (Intern experience acceptable.)
• Associate's Degree with three years of 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 nonprofit or government setting.

This job description includes an equal employment opportunity statement: It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.