Aging in Place Coordinator

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

Floating Holiday

401K retirement plan with 3% match

Medical benefits after 30 days

Dental/Vision after 90 days

Access to Gym/Weight Room

Access to Boxing Ring

Short Term Disability

Life, Accidental Insurance through Afl

Job summary

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc is seeking an Aging in Place Coordinator in East Elmhurst, NY to oversee all in-community services for older adults across the Elmcor network. This full-time role requires coordinating benefits, case assistants, shopping support, chore services, and social activities while ensuring safety and quality of care.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, maintain STARS data accuracy, and ensure compliance with DFTA/DOHMH and FDNY standards, with regular

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Protection License from the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and be familiar with state guidelines.
• Must have First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Must have Certificate of Gerontology.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have High School Diploma with 5+ years’ experience in senior services or related field in a managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains oversight of stocking and re-stocking supplies for the program.
• Coordinates planning of in-community services (Benefits & entitlements, Case Assistants, Shopping Assistance, Chore Services, Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance).
• Manages a robust Evidence-Based program for Caregiver and Behavioral Health supports for families at home.
• Ensures compliance with DFTA/DOHMH, city/state/federal guidelines and FDNY requirements.
• Supervises and trains In-Home staff and volunteers; supervises In-Home Program Specialists.

Skills

Driver's License

Managerial experience

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate of Gerontology

Job description

Aging in Place Coordinator

Full Time East Elmhurst, NY, US

Summary

Under supervision of the Assistant Director of the Senior Services program, coordinate all In-Community services of the older adult center network. Oversight of all funded and non- funded services provided to older adult participants.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Assistant Director of Older Adults Services

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Location

This position will be based out of Golden Phoenix Adult Center location 1 but may have to transport to other sites

Position Type

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed

• Maintains proper oversight of the stocking and re-stocking of supplies for the program.
• Coordinates the planning of in-community services such as:
• Benefits & entitlements
• Case Assistants
• Shopping Assistance
• Chore Services
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance.
• Manages a robust Evidence -Based program for Caregiver and Behavioral Health supports for families at home.
• Maintains and complies with the standards set by Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) including, city, state, federal governing guidelines.
• Ensures in-home, older adult safety as required by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
• Supervising and training of volunteers and staff of In-Home services
• Supervise In-Home Program Specialist(s) with their dutie
• Reports potential unsafe conditions to the Assistant Director in a timely manner
• Assures the accurate and up-to-date required documentation of records are kept in a neat and organized manner.
• Weekly observance of STARS data for accuracy.
• Supervises the daily input of case notes; and updating of senior information in the STARS system.
• Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties
• Activity Calendar for Homebound participants
• Monthly Units of Service data report
• Monthly In- Community program report
• Maintains and ensures that all unit targets and goals are met by staff.
• Submits all unit sheets documentation to a Data Specialist daily.
• Conducts weekly case meeting to properly follow-up items for seniors to efficiently manage in their homes.
• Create and maintain an accurate list of support linkage groups and collaborative contacts.
• Oversees that older adults are referred to virtual activities and other resources for social engagement.
• Manages all In-Community staff and programming across the Elmcor Network.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner for their department.
• Develops alternative solutions with the Assistant Director and/or the Director.

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.

• Must receive/obtain a Food Protection License from the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, and receive a copy of their State guidelines. These guidelines must be followed at all times.
• Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Must receive/obtain Certificate of Gerontology
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must have a High School Diploma with 5+ years’ experience in senior services or related field in a managerial capacity

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise all volunteers and staff in the In-Community department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

BENEFITS

• 15 Vacation Days (Accrued to be used after Probationary period)
• Floating Holiday 1 annually
• 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment
• Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with Cigna
• Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment
• Access to Gym/Weight Room
• Access to Boxing Ring
• Short Term Disability
• Life, Accidental Insurance available through Aflac

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community?