Senior Adult Program Associate

At the Albany JCC we’re more than a community center—we offer various programs where adults stay active, connected, and supported. We’re looking for compassionate and energetic individual to join our team and help enrich the lives of others through meaningful engagement. We are looking for an individual, under the supervision of the Community and Cultural Programming Manager, to administrative coordination of activities supporting the JCC’s programming for Senior Adults. Includes assisting with Kosher Congregate Meals.

This is a part-time hourly position, up to 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible 9am-1pm; 10am-2pm.

Responsibilities include:
•    Maintains compliance with Albany County Department for Aging and Department of Health.
•    Recruit and supervise volunteers to assist with congregate meals.
•    Maintains a database of participants to facilitate compliance and billing.
•    Act as liaison with the Va’ad Hakashruth of the Capital District for all Va’ad related Senior Adult activities.
•    Create a welcoming atmosphere and be available to program participants for assistance and support; get to know the people who use our program.
•    Provide exceptional customer service to all internal and external organizational stakeholders, including employees, members, visitors and others.
•    Assist with Center-wide special events and programs.
 

Education and Experience
•    Associates degree in Human Services, Recreation or equivalent experience. Bachelors preferred.
•    Experience with aging programs and/or services.
•    Experience working with older adults preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to prepare and submit reports in a timely manner
•    Computer skills – Microsoft Office, including Word & Excel, Outlook.
•    Ability to understand and work with Senior Adults
•    Have reliable transportation and a valid NYS Driver License.