Bilingual Aging & Wellness Program Assistant

Eastharlemalliance; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Union Settlement in East Harlem is seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant for the Aging, Health & Wellness Services department. The role supports the Older Adult Center Director by organizing daily activities and providing case assistance under NYC Aging contracts.

Responsibilities include intake/reassessment, benefits eligibility guidance, outreach to clients, and referrals to Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, housing, and food programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 60+ credits with four years of aging population experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent computer and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and lead one center daily activity.
• Conduct intake and reassess eligibility for benefits and entitlements.
• Perform outreach to absent clients to check wellbeing and satisfaction.
• Provide information/referrals for Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, housing, Food Stamps, Meals on Wheels, energy assistance.
• Maintain case records and follow-up on entitlements; refer to appropriate resources.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

60+ college credits with four years experience in aging populations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Union Settlement in East Harlem is seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant for the Aging, Health & Wellness Services department. The role supports the Older Adult Center Director by organizing daily activities and providing case assistance under NYC Aging contracts.

Responsibilities include intake/reassessment, benefits eligibility guidance, outreach to clients, and referrals to Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, housing, and food programs.