Program Officer

With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community‑care approach that reflects a model age‑inclusive city.

The Bureau of Community Services (BCS) oversees contracted services with community partners, including older adult centers, providers serving home‑delivered meals in various catchment areas, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) and Transportation services. The bureau also oversees the Nutrition unit that closely monitors older adult centers and home‑delivered meals. The Aging Wellness unit that coordinates programs offered at older adult centers and NORCs.

NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated and detail‑oriented individual to serve as a Program Officer to work in the Bureau of Community Services, Older Adult Centers Division.

Oversee assigned caseload of older adult programs and other community‑based services; function as the primary point of contact and communication between the programs and the Department; stays current on programs’ status and progress toward achievement of program goals and contractual obligations.

• Provide written and verbal information on community‑based programs as needed by the Bureau using required computer tools and reporting methods.
• Monitor and conduct comprehensive on‑site assessments to assure programs’ compliance with the Department for the Aging Standards and contract requirements. Analyzes current and prior contractual performance of service providers and contracted services using standard assessment tools.
• Interpret agency policy and provides comprehensive technical assistance as needed to assigned aging services providers, often on site, to maximize program goals and ensure compliance with NYC Aging standards.
• Identify areas of program strength and weakness, recommend improvements, and evaluate quality of program services and prepare written reports on findings and recommendations.
• Analyze program contacts and budgets; inform, collaborate and serve as a liaison with other NYC Aging Units regarding programmatic issues. Assist in the review of contracts, amendments, agreements and renewals in accordance with Bureau time frames.
• Participate in the reading and evaluation of the Agency's Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Participate in special projects and new initiatives as assigned.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full‑time satisfactory professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, contract management, or social research and/or planning, or
• Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Experience as described in "1" above may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis. However, all candidates must: (a) have one year of experience as described in "1" above and (b) possess a four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

For Assignment Level II, in addition to meeting the qualification requirements above, one additional year of the experience described in "1" above is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word preferred.
• Candidates must be willing to travel extensively within the five boroughs of New York City.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish, Chinese) is a plus.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.