Program Aide

Presbyterian Senior Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Services in New York City operates ten centers and serves thousands of older adults daily. As a Program Aide you will serve meals, follow food safety guidelines, and assist in programming to keep members healthy, engaged and connected.

This role reports to the Program Director and may require occasional weekends, holidays, and evening hours to cover events and activities. You will help create menus, assist with programming, and engage with members to promote wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25–60 lbs.
• Physical stamina for long periods while standing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible with hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to center members.
• Prepare food to be served.
• Follow safety guidelines for food handling and service.
• Create and post menus.
• Clean equipment and work surfaces.
• Assist Center Program Coordinator with programming.
• Engage with members.
• Facilitate group workshops.
• Promote center activities.
• Locations changes may occur if coverage is needed.
• Occasional weekends, holidays and evening hours may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dependability

Diversity awareness

Stamina / physical endurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of New York City’s older adults, their families and the community. For over 60 years PSS has performed vital and important work -- through its ten centers, and affiliated programs, the agency touches the lives of over 2,000 people a day. As a Program Aide at one of our senior centers you will be responsible for serving meals to center members, following food safety standards and guidelines, and assisting in programming to keep our members healthy, engaged and connected. This role is crucial to the health and wellness of our members.

This position reports to the Program Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve meals to center members.
• Prepare food to be served.
• Follow safety guidelines for food handling and service.
• Creating and posting menus.
• Cleaning of equipment and work surfaces.
• Assist Center Program Coordinator with programming.
• Engaging with members.
• Facilitating group workshops.
• Promoting center activities.
• Locations changes may occur if coverage is needed at another OAC or the OAC is closed temporarily.
• Occasional weekends, holidays and evening hours may be required, this includes Cooling Center hours during the
  summer months
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with Older Adults preferred
• Excellent Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be able to manually move, pull, carry, push or lift heavy objects or materials (25-60lbs).
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, sit and reach.
• Physical stamina is required with the ability to lift heavy objects and work for long periods while standing
• Experience working with Older Adults preferred
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONALISM AND OTHER QUALITIES:

• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Maturity and good judgment in relating to peers, partners, and families
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and think strategicallyDemonstrated ability to solve problems and think strategically.
  

EEOC and DEI Statement:

At PSS we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where all individuals are welcomed, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

EOE M/F/D/V