Assistant Director-CARE Program
Company: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Location: New York
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New
York's premier human services providers, is a settlement house
founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and
integrated services-social, educational, legal, health, housing,
mental health, nutritional and fitness-which significantly improve
the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the
East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, homeless
and formerly homeless adults, children and families, recent
immigrants, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more
information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit
lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram. The CARE
Program is a Social Adult Day Program for older adults living with
Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of Dementia. CARE provides a
warm, safe, and stimulating environment to those who experience a
range of various cognitive impairments and draws on a
person-centered approach to offer arts-based socialization services
and respite to caregivers and families. Reporting to the Program
Director, the Assistant Director helps execute and implement our
vision of delivering high quality care and socialization services
to individuals living with late-stage dementia or a related
disorder or disability. The Assistant Director is responsible for
facilitating therapeutic activities and programming and ensuring
effective program operations. In conjunction with the Director, and
in their absence, the Assistant Director will lead the program and
ensure a welcoming and inclusive space by fostering a teamwork
approach among staff and volunteers. The Assistant Director
will:
- Develop, facilitate and oversee suitable, creative and
therapeutic programming for clients in person and virtually
- Provide direct activity facilitation primarily in group
settings, using a client centered approach and adaptive and
accessible modalities based on the abilities and experiences of our
clients
- Conduct intake and assessments, exploring participant and
caregiver needs and complete progress notes; following up with
caregivers to ensure participants' needs are met through effective
care planning
- Maintain documentation on the designated database by entering
and updating client case notes, assessments, and attendance
- Assist with the tracking of deliverables, levels of service,
and ensure compliance with funding sources
- Supervise, mentor and deploy volunteers and graduate level
interns in their placements and across our programs as
applicable
- Assist with the development of the program's monthly activities
calendar and all other program materials including outreach and
promotional materials to foster enrollment and growth in
participation
- Communicate with clients, caregivers, and volunteers of daily
programming schedule and any anticipated new offerings and
changes
- Ensure effective program operations daily by supporting set up
and break down, inventory of program supplies and materials,
supporting meals and communicating with colleagues and
volunteers
- In the absence of the Program Director, assume responsibility
for coordination of the program, including oversight of volunteers
and interns
- Collaborate with Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's staff from
multiple departments and disciplines as well as other
community-based partners to maximize support and program
offerings
- Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by
Program Director Qualifications: A successful candidate for the
role of Assistant Director is committed to working with older
adults, particularly in support of those living with Alzheimer's
Disease and other forms of Dementia, to improve their quality of
life. The best candidate possesses excellent leadership,
engagement, interpersonal, emotional intelligence, and clinical
skills; expertise in facilitating person centered and arts based
therapeutic supports and programming; and feels passionate and
caring about supporting the CARE population. The candidate will be
compassionate, energetic, organized and self-motivated, and be
creative and thoughtful in the provision of programming and
services for older adults. The candidate will demonstrate a strong
attention to detail and organization, a high level of computer
proficiency, the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines,
and have strong written and oral communication skills. The
candidate must have the ability to respond sensitively to the needs
of our clients and to work both independently and as part of a
team. Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling,
creative arts therapy, public health, or related field required
with relevant experience; LCAT, LMSW, MPH, LMHC, is ideal.
Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package available.
Salary: $70,000 What We Offer
- Comprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their
families
- Extensive paid time off - 25 days' vacation and discretionary
time; 13 holidays; and substantial sick time
- Wonderful paid parental leave policy for all staff
- Professional Development Opportunities - conferences,
trainings, lectures and more
- Free Life Insurance - 3x annual salary
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care
and Parking/Mass Transit
- Supplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and
Critical Illness)
- We like to have fun! Monthly Film and Dinner nights, bowling
parties, Mets and Yankee games, cruises, food trucks, holiday
parties, parties on our two Green Roofs, chocolate event for
Valentine's Day and ice cream socials, and much more.
- State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming Pool
- PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Eligible Employer
- The best colleagues in New York! All individuals, as a
condition for employment by Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, are
required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Certain
positions require more extensive background checks to comply with
applicable laws.Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a client-facing
and essential community-serving organization. To keep our clients
and our colleagues safe, and to comply with various governmental
contractual requirements, all new employees must be fully
vaccinated against Covid-19 (except where valid medical exemptions
apply) and will be required to submit proof prior to the time of
onboarding.At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House we value respect,
integrity, diversity and integrity. We are an equal opportunity
employer. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House prohibits discrimination
and harassment of any type and affords equal employment
opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status,
genetic information, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable
laws and regulations. The policy of equal employment opportunity
(EEO) and anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the
relationship between Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and its
colleagues.
Compensation details: 70000-70000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Stratford , Assistant Director-CARE Program, Executive , New York, Connecticut
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