Program Officer, Aging & Community Services

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

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.