Program Director, Elder Justice Program

Salary range: 65,000-73,000

Classification: Exempt – Full Time

Elder Justice Program

Sunnyside Community Services is a multiservice, community-based organization serving New York City with a focus on western Queens an area that is home to a uniquely diverse, predominately immigrant population and many low-income families. Our mission is to enrich lives and strengthen communities through services and engagement for individuals of all ages, beginning with those most in need. We envision diverse, inclusive, and caring communities where all people thrive and reach their fullest potential.

We are seeking an experienced social worker to join our Older Adult Services team as Program Director for Elder Justice. This is a unique opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of older adults. The program provides services that prevent abuse from happening and protects people from abusive situations to help them recover. Candidates should be able to balance supervision, achieve growth in referrals to client conversation and someone who can strengthen programmatic impact and community outreach.

The director is supervised by the Associate Executive Director of Older Adult Services and falls within a division that provides a continuum of programs that supports people as they age and their family caregivers.

SCS offers a hybrid work schedule and a strong benefits package, including generous paid time off.

Responsibilities

The Elder JusticeProgram Director will be an experienced social worker providing inspiring leadership and day-to-day management for four Elder Justice Workers, who in turn provide case assistance, counseling, and support groups. The Program Director will ensure prompt follow-up to intakes, assessments, case assistance, safety plans and case note documentation. Program director will identify training opportunities to support staff in areas that include intimate partner violence in later life, trauma-informed care safety planning to reduce risk and housing access for victims and survivors among others.

The Program Director will create and help carry out collaborative and expansive outreach and presentations in diverse communities. The director will assign and track the efficacy of these activities and to ensure we are fulfilling our goal to educate the community on elder abuse and enroll prospective clients for support.

Candidate will provide contract oversight and compliance with NYC Department for the Aging’s Elder Justice program standards.

Qualifications

• Social worker with 2-3 years of direct supervisory experience of social workers and case managers providing case management, case assistance, and/or counseling and support group services.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Experience with restorative justice, domestic violence, elder abuse and the older population a plus.
• SIFI certification a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending account and transit program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 20 days of paid vacation annually.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 12 paid sick days.
• 5 personal/floating days.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Program Director, Elder Justice Program” to Shyvonne Noboa at snoboa@scsny.org

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal o any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.

Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.

Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.

For more information about Sunnyside Community Services, please visit the website at www.scsny.org

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer