Assistant Director of Social Adult Day Programs - Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

JOB SUMMARY
You will Provide social work services, both concrete and supportive, to persons in a caregiving role as well as document and record all interactions in STARS/ Peer place; NYC’s database for all services provided to senior adults. You will work to ensure compliance with DFTA standards.

ABOUT YOU
You have MSW or equivalent Master’s level degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with geriatric population. You are a kind and motivated person easily able to relate to older adults and will be a supporter of the JCC’s mission.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Caregivers Program Responsibilities:
 

• Maintain caseload of varying size and ensure compliance with internal and funder standards.
• Provide initial intake, mini- mental status exam, and assessment for all program participants and their family caregivers, monitoring calls (min. every 3 months) and annual re-assessments to monitor client needs and consistency of service delivery to clients needs and care plan.
• Submit all case notes and record of client contact to Sr. Director of Caregiver Support Center & Social Adult Day Programs for supervisory case review within timeframe outlined by New York City Dept. for the Aging (DFTA)
• Maintain group respite client files.
• Directly supervise direct care staff and program coordinators. Provide support to consultants and administrative staff.
• Provide information and assistance as needed, make referrals on client’s behalf to community partners.
• Assist with long term care planning.   
• Provide social work services, both concrete and supportive to persons in a caregiving role. Document and record all interactions in STARS/ Peer place; NYC’s database for all services provided to senior adults. Maintain and respect the JCC’s mission. Ensure compliance with DFTA standards provide individual supportive counseling, as needed
• Supervise the Memory Centers’ (Rosemary’s Place and My Place) programs and staff
• Assist with Program Daily Activities, as needed
• Conduct outreach and education to community members and partners about services provided
• Build/expand client base for the memory centers, with an emphasis on Rosemary’s Place
• Supervise Joint Enrichment Programming
• Conduct educational seminars to the senior network at large
• Facilitate Caregiver Support Group, as needed
• Assist with coordination of weekly and monthly programs, as outlined in the grant proposal, including those related to physical wellness, educational trainings, support groups, emotional wellbeing, and joint programs for both caregiver and care receiver
• Submit case notes to supervisor for supervisory review within 2 business days of client interaction.

Administrative Responsibilities:
 

• • Compliance with all agency requirements and DFTA standards
  • Report monthly service units to Sr. Program Director in compliance with DFTA standards
  • Enter all data in JCC/ DFTA database as required by contract
  • Maintain linkages with community agencies and personnel
  • Maintain positive working relationship with DFTA partners
  • Participate in all JCC required functions
  • Attend all required JCC staff meetings and training
  • Work in collaboration with other departments and staff, maintaining open communication
  • Attend all staff development and professional growth through specific DFTA training opportunities as well as in-service JCC trainings.
  • Responsible to interface with partner agencies.
  • Facilitate Dementia Coalition Meetings with Community partners/ agencies
  • All other projects assigned by supervisor

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• MSW or equivalent Master’s level degree required
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Updated physical/PPD for purpose of involvement with Care Receivers

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in Russian or Spanish (verbal and written) a plus

SALARY
$60,000-$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience

BENEFITS
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.
 

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