Program Assistant

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC.

975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX, NEW YORK

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Position Available

Job Title:

Program Assistant
Supervisor:
Program Director
Job Status:
Temp-Part Time / 10 hrs per week

Job Location:

Neighborhood SHOPP Pop Up Café
Hourly Rate: $23.73

Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Projects (SHOPP) is a dynamic and innovative non‑profit organization that supports older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. SHOPP offers 12 essential programs, including CCNP (Community Care Network Program), four Older Adult Centers (Casa Boricua, Leon, Soundview, and Guess), NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities), Pop Up Café, Case Management with Friendly Visiting, Elder Justice, Caregiver Support Program, and NY Connects.

SHOPP’s mission is to enhance the strength and resilience of individuals, regardless of age or ability, through innovative programs and support services.

The purpose of the Neighborhood SHOPP Pop Up Café pilot program is to address food insecurity, foster social connections, and enhance the health and well-being of older individuals by providing culturally relevant nutrition and nutrition‑related services. This approach promotes individual choice and ensures greater accessibility to support these essential aspects of elderly life.

• Receive, confirm orders of delivered goods; inspect quality and quantity, set up for and distribute meals.
• Ensure safe food handling and follow NYC food safety standards.
• Maintain communication with site partner personnel to ensure good operations of program goals.
• Conduct member/participant/client registration and enrollment.
• Provide information and referral to appropriate programs and services (community and agency).
• Conduct educational, recreational, and health promotion activities.
• Track program services and prepare reports.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the workspace at the conclusion of each day, including proper storage of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain program’s files and database including NYC Aging database system.
• Manage calendar for the program.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies.
• Maintain agency equipment (computers, copiers, fax, etc. food service equipment) inventory, troubleshoot problems and arrange for service and maintenance on a timely basis as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of volunteers.
• Participate in SHOPP staff training programs, staff meetings, community meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Be available and willing to perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
• Valid Food Protection Certificate.
• Valid CPR Certificate.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

SHOPP is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. The organization encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.

Please send your resume to Chief Program Officer, Diana Delgado, at jobs.