Our client in the non-profit industry is seeking a Senior Director, Geriatrics Program to joint heir team in NYC! The role of the Senior Director, Geriatrics Programs is to oversee the company's Social Services program that focuses on the senior population. This position directly supervises the manager of the Senior Repair Program and the all other Geriatrics & Safety Net Programs including Elder Abuse Prevention. The Senior Director, Geriatrics Programs will ensure departmental deliverables are met, manage the program budget, respond to funder requests for progress reports, work with program managers to plan and oversee special events, maintain relationships with partner agencies (including Social Service organizations) and ensure that clients are being appropriately served. The Senior Director, Geriatrics Programs will also provide direct service to clients as needed and represent the organization at meetings and conferences.
Salary: $100k
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute program models for the company
Develop and execute program models for inclusionary housing, including case assistance services and socialization opportunities
Develop and execute program models for Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Develop and execute program models for Senior repair program
Work with the Volunteer Services department to develop and put into place programs for clients residing in Inclusionary Housing addressing nutrition, socialization and other concrete needs
Staff and manage Social Workers who are culturally and linguistically and competent to provide services at housing locations to a wide range of older adults
Supervise departmental Program Managers
Provide direct client services as needed; including case management, needs assessment, financial assistance, information and referrals
Complete client applications for assistance and maintain appropriate paperwork and database input (i.e. AWARDS)
Responsible for program reports to funders and stakeholder
Responsible for creating program evaluations and recommendations
Represent the company for tasks forces and other committees
Develop ongoing relationships with community service providers
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity especially to trauma survivors, insular, immigrant and minority groups
Required Qualifications:
Leadership, Organization, Client Relations, Ethics and integrity in approach to interventions, Professional knowledge and expertise, Adaptability and flexibility, Planning and organizing
Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account fact goal constraints and risks
Manages time, priorities and resources to achieve goals
LCSW-SIFI eligible
Experience with holocaust survivors and geriatric social work (preferred)
Bi-lingual Yiddish, Russian or Spanish speaking (preferred)
Computer literate with working knowledge of Word and other software programs
Required Constantly: Walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, computer input, finger dexterity and coordination of hand, eye and foot.
Required Occasionally: Reaching above the shoulder, and lifting 5-25 pounds, pushing and pulling
Travel around 5 boroughs via public transportation
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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