Older Adult Center Assistant

Older Adult Center Assistant
Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. 

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development.  Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. 

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Older Adult Center Assistant                                                    
Department: Aging, Health, & Wellness
Reports to: Center Director
Hours: Full-Time; M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
Salary: $17.00 - $18.53 per hour                                                                         
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: On-site, Gaylord White Older Adult Center

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Center Director the OAC Assistant is responsible for service of lunch at the Older Adult Center they are located, as well as assisting center staff with program development.
 

Responsibilities:

Center Wide 
• Assist with creating and distributing monthly calendars & outreach flyers
• Assist with making announcements daily to seniors regarding upcoming events and activities.
• Prepare daily activity logs, record attendance, maintain excel reports documenting data required by DFTA
• Provide adequate supervision during all enrichment/learning activities
• Work collaboratively with Center Director and Program Assistant on program development
• Assist with preparing and collecting daily activity logs, record attendance
• Plan and implement with the Center Director and Outreach Specialist on-going outreach to the community to advertise the rich array of diverse activities at the center
• Work cooperatively with all staff within and outside the Senior Services Department, and community-based organizations for center-based activities and agency wide events
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
 

Kitchen 
• Serve lunch, in accordance with Department for the Aging (DFTA) and New York City Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
• Assist the Center Director in determining appropriate work schedules and tasks for volunteers. 
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and all kitchen equipment at Senior Center. This includes the periodic cleaning of large equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and coffee urns.
• Assign appropriate duties and supervise all volunteers in the Senior Center kitchen.
• Assist the Cook with preparation of sandwiches/Snacks.   
• Responsible for the safe handling of food including storing meals according to temperature and safety guidelines at all times.
• Receive, unpack, inventory, and store all food according to policy and guidelines immediately upon delivery. This includes dating perishable and canned goods. 
• Attend trainings sponsored by DFTA and DOH 
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
 

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus. Ability to take training course and obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate at time of employment required. 
• Ability to stand for long hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Desire or interest in working with aging populations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
 

CO R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.