Location and Job Title:

Program Assistant in Specialized Senior Services
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Dr
East Hills, NY 11548

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Lonnie Fox at lonnienfox@gmail.com

Sid Jacobson JCC (SJJCC) is the only full-service JCC on Long Island's North Shore in Nassau County. SJJCC provides cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. SJJCC is a national leader in providing care for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other degenerative illnesses. In addition, SJJCC offers year-round social, recreational, fitness, and vocational programs for children and teens, and adults living with special needs. SJJCC is Long Island's hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

Sid Jacobson JCC has several full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities as a Program Assistant in Specialized Senior Services. A Program Assistant works closely with the Program Coordinator in an adult day program designed for individuals who are frail and memory impaired. Responsibilities include facilitating group activities, setting up lunch and helping clients with mobility, toileting and eating. Candidates will have some experience working with seniors including knowledge of working with those with dementia. However, this is not required as training will be provided.

Our ideal Program Assistant in Specialized Senior Services will be kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possess strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants and colleagues.

How You'll Help Us Be Successful:

• Ensures safety of program participants while at program site.
• Facilitates social and recreational activities for participants on a daily basis.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Reports significant incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur.
• Prompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at site.
• Appropriately completes all required documentation.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients.
• Demonstrate detail orientation.
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Reliable and team player.
• Able to effectively develop and document behavior management protocols.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer:

• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs
• Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement Plan, 100% agency sponsored Pension Plan, Employee Discounts

Sid Jacobson JCC is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of New York.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients.
• Demonstrate detail orientation.
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Reliable and team player.
• Able to effectively develop and document behavior management protocols.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Sid Jacobson JCC (SJJCC) is the only full-service JCC on Long Island's North Shore in Nassau County. SJJCC provides cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. SJJCC is a national leader in providing care for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other degenerative illnesses. In addition, SJJCC offers year-round social, recreational, fitness, and vocational programs for children and teens, and adults living with special needs. SJJCC is Long Island's hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to HR@sjjcc.org or hschulz@sjjcc.org.