Program Officer

Department for the Aging; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The NYC Department for the Aging seeks a dynamic Program Officer to oversee older adult programs in the Bureau of Community Services, Older Adult Centers Division. You will serve as the primary liaison between programs, the Department, and contract obligations, ensuring quality and compliance across NYC.

Minimum Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional social services or related experience; equivalency is acceptable.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, contract management, or social research and/or planning, or
• Education and/or experience that is equivalent to more senior levels as described above; substitution rules apply; candidate must meet core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned caseload of older adult programs and other community-based services; primary point of contact between programs and the Department; monitor progress toward goals and contractual obligations.
• Provide written and verbal information on community-based programs using required tools and reporting methods.
• Monitor and conduct on-site assessments to ensure compliance with NYC Aging standards and contract requirements; analyze past performance.
• Interpret agency policy and provide technical assistance to aging services providers, often on site.
• Identify areas of strength/weakness, recommend improvements, and prepare reports with findings.
• Analyze program contacts and budgets; collaborate with other NYC Aging units on programmatic issues.
• Assist in review of contracts, amendments, agreements and renewals.
• Participate in reading/evaluation of RFPs.
• Participate in special projects and new initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Travel willingness

Bi-lingual (Spanish, Chinese)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/public administration/management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In order to be considered for the position candidates must be a current City Employee and be serving permanently in the title of Program Officer or have taken the most recent Program Officer civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list. With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city. NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Program Officer to work in the Bureau of Community Services, Older Adult Centers Division.

Responsibilities and duties of the Program Officer include:

• Oversee assigned caseload of older adult programs and other community-based services; function as the primary point of contact and communication between the programs and the Department; stays current on programs' status and progress toward achievement of program goals and contractual obligations.
• Provide written and verbal information on community-based programs as needed by the Bureau using required computer tools and reporting methods.
• Monitor and conduct comprehensive on-site assessments to assure programs' compliance with the Department for the Aging Standards and contract requirements. Analyzes current and prior contractual performance of service providers and contracted services using standard assessment tools.
• Interpret agency policy and provides comprehensive technical assistance as needed to assigned aging services providers, often on site, to maximize program goals and ensure compliance with NYC Aging standards.
• Identify areas of program strength and weakness, recommend improvements, and evaluate quality of program services and prepare written reports on findings and recommendations.
• Analyze program contacts and budgets; inform, collaborate and serve as a liaison with other NYC Aging Units regarding programmatic issues.
• Assist in the review of contracts, amendments, agreements and renewals in accordance with Bureau timeframes.
• Participate in the reading and evaluation of the Agency's Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Participate in special projects and new initiatives as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, contract management, or social research and/or planning, or
2. Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Experience as described in "1" above may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. However, all candidates must: (a) have one year of experience as described in "1" above and (b) possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

For Assignment Level II, in addition to meeting the qualification requirements above, one additional year of the experience described in "1" above is required.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word preferred.
• Candidates must be willing to travel extensively within the five boroughs of New York City.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, Chinese) is a plus.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.