In-Community Program Specialist
About this role
SUMMARY:
Provide community In-Home services/assistance to seniors of the senior center.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Ensure accurate inputting of case notes and other pertinent older adult information in the Department for the Aging's, Senior Tracking Accounting Recording System (STARS) daily. • Ensures senior safety in their homes as required by Fire Department of New York (FDNY). • Performs In-Home services to eligible members and homebound seniors. • Assist older adults with set-up of zoom link and encourage them to attend virtual activities for social engagement • Maintains and complies with the standards set by Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene including, city, state, federal governing guidelines. • Reports potential unsafe conditions to the In-Home Coordinator immediately. • Keeps accurate and up-to-date records in a neat and organized manner. • Maintains up-to-date resource files, materials and contact information. • Maintains accurate display of benefits and resources of information on bulletin boards and designated area. • Conducts Outreach of In-Home services at center. • Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties: • In- Home Activity Calendar • Monthly Units of Service • First Aid, AED, CPR • Maintains and meet all unit targets and goals. • Keep all records including enrollment reports and monetary contributions • Plans and coordinates through the Activities Specialist, recreational, social, educational, and health activities for In-Home services. • Maintains an accurate list of support linkage groups. • Refers seniors to social services support linkages by providing case assistance, and- information and referral. • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training. • Must have a valid Driver's License with a clean Abstract • HS Diploma or equivalent and experience working with the Older Adult population.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise all volunteers/ consultants in the In-Home services department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.