YWCA San Gabriel Valley · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director of Senior Services
Covina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveYWCA San Gabriel Valley is focused on providing services to the elderly community, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Senior Services to oversee their Elderly Nutrition Program. The role involves leadership, program development, fiscal management, and maintaining relationships with city partners and funders.
FamilyHealth CareLegalMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and operational oversight and program development
Maintain a relationship with our City partners
Assist with audits, including preparation and corrective action planning
Fiscal management, budget development and financial forecasting
Strong grant writing skills and data tracking and analysis
Communicate with funders as needed to ensure the program is in compliance with service requirements outlined in the contract
Responsible for being part of a team focused on outreach, including developing a strategy for developing long term relationships with our city partners, senior centers and other partners that may impact program sustainability goals and future funding opportunities for the Elderly Nutrition Program
Monitors needs of the community and senior participants; develops staffing patterns necessary to meet those needs
Implement and manage compliance assurance processes at the senior meal sites and in the home delivered meals program
Overall leadership to oversee the meal program, vehicle operations, data processes, invoicing and data analysis
Develops and maintains a program of staff development to provide quality services for program participants: supervises staff and works with them to maintain an environment conducive to good staff morale and performance
Provide fiscal management including budget development, monitoring and forecasting; maintain records of fiscal activities within funding agency regulations, ensuring that revenues and expenses are balanced at the end of each fiscal year; monitors and controls expenditures to comply with the ENP contract
Oversees grant management and manage county contract; prepare for site visits, audits and the corrective action process
Correspond with the LA County Aging & Disabilities Department regarding inquiries and questions regarding the meal program
Attends Elderly Nutrition Program meetings and represents the YWCA on boards and councils of organizations and government agencies advocating for seniors
Alongside the Managers, assist with tracking and monitoring all program deliverables for the Elderly Nutrition Program including reports, and other reporting documents
Performs managerial duties including: working with staff to set goals, reviewing performance and completing appraisals as scheduled, counseling and disciplining staff, where required, coaching, advising and guiding staff through problems or new situations, ensuring appropriate in service programs are provided to improve staff skills, scheduling staff to ensure proper coverage and service in the Elderly Nutrition Program at all times
Develops and implements senior policies ensuring compliance with County and other regulations and Agency policies
Develops and maintains a working knowledge of codes, laws and regulations that impact the elderly population; develops and implements changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance with same
Assesses program needs of clients and oversees development/implementation of new programming at the meal sites where necessary; provides leadership to development and implementation process
Develops and maintains professional skills through networking with other community service agencies, research, participating in seminars and continuing education, and reading
Displays sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of seniors and community served
Facilitates staff meetings to provide input towards program development and coordinates staff training. Participates in monthly QA meetings for C1 and C2 planning
Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others
Acts as a mandated Elder Abuse reporter
Acts as a member of the senior management team to strengthen and support the goals of the YWCA: promote YWCA mission to all staff, participates as a member on various management committees, develops and implements methods to improve fiscal soundness and control expenses, actively cooperates with other departments in support of YWCA goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required. Masters preferred in Public Health, Leadership Management, Gerontology, Social Work, Human Services or Behavioral Science from an accredited university
Experience working with the senior population
Highly developed interpersonal skills including active listening, patience and compassion
Strong analytic problem solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive manner
Prior experience managing teams and strong leadership skills
Effective computer skills and knowledgeable about senior programs
Knowledge and sensitivity to issues affecting seniors and the community
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the agency/ program and positive communications with staff, volunteers and the community
Excellent documentation skills, ability to prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate cultural humility and strengths based approach
Must demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability
Current Valid Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier
Ability to support the mission and philosophy of the YWCA
Company
YWCA San Gabriel Valley
YWCA San Gabriel Valley is an organization that offers mental health, case management, and legal services.
Founded in 1935
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Debra Ward
Chief Executive Officer
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