Program Assistant

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant will be assigned to SHOPP partner site location and is responsible for distributing meals and providing senior social, recreational, cultural, and health promotion activities to participants at selected group sites. The Program Assistant reports directly to the Program Director. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, computer literacy in Microsoft Office application and database systems, must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate and a valid CPR Certificate. Spanish language fluency preferred.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Receive, confirm order with delivered goods; inspect quality and quantity, set up for and distribute meals.
• Ensure safe food handling and follow NYC food safety standards.
• Maintain communication with site partner personnel to ensure good operations of program goals.
• Conduct member/participant/client registration and enrollment.
• Provide Information and Referral to appropriate programs and services (Community and Agency)
• Conduct educational, recreational and health promotion activities.
• Track program services and prepare reports.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the workspace at the conclusion of each day, including proper storage of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain program's files and database including NYC Aging database system.
• Manage calendar for the program.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies.
• Maintain agency equipment (computers, copiers, fax, etc. food service equipment) inventory, troubleshoot problems and arrange for service and maintenance on a timely basis as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of volunteers.
• Participate in SHOPP staff training programs, staff meetings, community meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Be available and willing to perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Background Check Notice:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

SHOPP is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.