Bilingual Program Coordinator (TAFT) - Goddard Riverside

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are we...

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Telehealth Project which include: developing creative methods to promote the program, identifying and enrolling participants, acting as a liaison with funders and community partners 

Provide case management services to older adults residing within the program catchment area and surrounding community which include: applying for government benefits and entitlements, advocating for the clients’ medical, mental health, housing-related and other needs, and coordination of care  

Prepare reports and documentation as stipulated by contractual and agency standards and procedures 

Assist with NDA Senior Service Program and provide staff coverage when needed  

Assist with program planning which include: developing, implementing, and promoting educational/recreational groups, and leading programs 

Develop and foster relationships with community and government agencies   

Other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for the role of Aging Services Coordinator should have:

Demonstrated experience in program startup

Ability to multitask and manage priorities, developing and leading programs, and providing thoughtful leadership.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, and teaming skills are essential.

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.

 

Education/Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree required 

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required 

Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office products and have the ability to learn multiple databases for documentation purposes 

Previous experience working with older adults strongly preferred 

Ability to be open and flexible to a start-up environment strongly preferred 

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 

Ability to work non-traditional hours (e.g. evenings, weekends, holidays) required

 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to move around between rooms  

Ability to set up rooms with tables and chairs 

Ability to walk and/or stand frequently 

 

Working Conditions 

Older Adult Center environment located in the New York City Housing Authority Taft Development  

Open workspace 

Tabling at community events e.g. health fairs, tenant meetings to conduct outreach 

Home visits as needed 

 

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.