Program Specialist

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ossining Drop In - Ossining, NY 10562Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyJOB SUMMARY: As a Program Specialist, you will plan and implement activities for Drop-In Centers in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Ossining Locations. Activities will be in alignment with participant goals and areas of interest. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Elements Plans, in conjunction with coordinator, social and recreational activities for Drop-In participants. Maintains physical setting, including cleaning counters, floors, straightening area, keeping it hazard free, etc. Assists with planning and purchasing of food for meals. Prepares, cooks, serves meals. Cleans up kitchen area after mealtime. Engages in social activities with participants, helps announce special events such as BINGO and movies. Models’ appropriate behavior, ethical practice and demonstrates compassion for participants on ongoing basis. Responds to needs of participants by being an attentive listener, portraying empathy to individual. Monitors and organizes activities which are appropriate to the participants, setting, etc. Participates in community-based events and activities...