Bilingual Russian Assistant Director - Senior Alliance Center at Jewish Association for Services for the Aged – Brooklyn, New York

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Hours Per Week: 35

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing direction and administration of all programs and services of the senior center.
• Ensures that all program procedures are followed as designed
• Assists the director in managing & maintaining the program's budget.
• May collect and count cash; issues and records receipts and prepares bank deposits.
• May have access to petty cash accounts.
• Assists the director with performing internal program self-audits.
• Assists the director with preparing for and during the bi-annual audit conducted by NYC DFTA
• Assists with the supervision, training and development of staff and volunteers.
• Serves as substitute in director’s absence/Provides staff coverage on participant trips.
• Collates and records statistical data for review by the Program Director.
• Arranges for, or refers clients in need of assistance for services such as transportation, homecare, etc
• Provides information about health, welfare, education and recreational services to older adults.
• Attends in-service training and staff meetings.
• Interprets the Agency’s program to members.
• Works closely with community partners to meet the needs of clients and to publicize programs.
• Answers telephone inquiries and troubleshoots issues that arise, referring calls as required.
• Utilizes a computer, or laptop, to prepare letters, monthly reports, flyers, calendars, etc.
• Places orders to food and program vendors and other suppliers as needed.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of food and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual in English and Russian
• Must be available to participate in coverage of "Cooling Center Hours", “Makeup Days” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders, which may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
• Knowledge of STARS/Peerplace preferred.
• Good writing/ record-keeping skills and the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• May require some lifting, room set-ups for programs; climbing stairs may be required.
• Evidence Based Certifications for NYC DFTA funded Senior Centers preferred (required to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• May be required to obtain food handler’s certificate
• Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.
• May assist in meal preparation and serving.