Part-time Program Assistant

Position Title: Program Assistant Homelessness Prevention Program
Department: Homeless Services
Reports To: Director, Aftercare
Status: Part-time, Nonexempt

Program Overviews: The Homelessness Prevention Program, located at 44 West 87^th Street in New York City, provides transitional housing for homeless seniors. The program provides temporary housing, counseling, and relocation to permanent housing. The Aftercare Program provides ongoing support to keep former residents in their new homes and has a 98% success rate in preventing the recurrence of homelessness.

Position Description Summary: The Program Assistant will assist staff in overseeing communal meals; organizing & facilitating meetings; and running cultural, recreational, and other activities for current and Aftercare clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide information for, and encourage attendance at a range of activities for current residents and Aftercare clients both on-site and in the community
• Keep track of statistics relating to attendance and other information
• Provide basic computer training to current and Aftercare clients
• Assist in identification of permanent housing options
• Visit Aftercare clients in their homes
• Serve dinner as needed

Required Qualifications:
Work Experience: Experience working with and /or interacting with the elderly
Educational: High School Diploma; Associates Degree Preferred
Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Superior ability to engage and relate to diverse homeless seniors
• Ability to prioritize, multi task and take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all departments and staff
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Ability to lift and move boxes of up to 30 pounds
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite 2007

Required Availability: Weekday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday availability.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Ms. Judy Logan at jlogan@dorotusa.org.