Assistant Director, Flushing Senior Center

Organization: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
Position Title: Assistant Director/ Case Manager
Reports To: Director of Senior Centers
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Flushing Senior Center
Location: 42-15 166th St., Flushing NY 11358

About the Organization:
Founded in 1973, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan (KCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
providing culturally appropriate programs that center the advancement of wellness and economic
security of the Korean American and larger immigrant community. We are a multi-social service
organization specializing in the areas of Aging, Education, Immigration, Mental Health, Public
Health & Research, and Workforce Development. KCS has offices across New York and New Jersey

• including our Headquarters in Queens, Mental Health Clinic, Corona Senior Center, Flushing

Senior Center, and other satellite offices - that employ 44 full-time staff and 75 part-time staff.

About the KCS Flushing Senior Center:
KCS operates two senior centers located in Corona and Flushing that provide environments that
promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of seniors. We accomplish this through various
educational and recreational activities, which include English classes and art classes. KCS also aims
to create a better community for seniors to age in place through the Homebound Meals program and
case assistance to help them access public benefits.

About the Position:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Senior Centers, the Assistant Director will assist in
the overall administration of programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and provide case assistance.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists the Director with program management, development, and evaluation
• Provide information, entitlement counseling, and case assistance
• Manage the supervision of social services staff
• Recruit, supervise, and coordinate activities of volunteer workers
• Work with Director during program planning, development, and fundraising events
• Manage inventory control and the purchase of supplies
• Compile statistics, prepare reports, keep attendance and other required records
• Represent agency in community and interagency activities
• Manage daily senior center activities and programs
• Substitute for Director in Director’s absence
• Demonstrates leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support within the Senior Center
• Prioritizes conflicting needs and handles matters expeditiously and proactively
  

KCS Main Office Corona Senior Flushing Senior Public Health and Brooklyn Project Mental Health Clinic

Adult Daycare | Center Center Research Center |
Immigration | ESOL Workforce Development 8710 5th Ave. 1FL 42-16 162nd Street, 2FL

37-06 111t h Street 42-15 166th Street Bay Ridge, NY 11209 Flushing, NY 11358
203-05 32n d Avenue Corona, NY 11368 Flushing, NY 11358 325 W 38th Street, Ste. 1210 Tel: (718) 630-0001 Tel: (718) 366-9540
Bayside, NY 11361 Tel: (718) 651-9220 Tel: (718) 886-8203 New York, NY 10018 Fax: (718) 630-0002 Fax: (718) 534-4149
Tel: (718) 939-6137 Fax: (718) 478-6055 Fax: (718) 886-8205 Tel: (212) 463-9685
Fax: (718) 886-6126 Fax: (212) 463-8347

• Assists the Director with other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services Field from a nationally

accredited institution

• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
• Sensitivity to confidential matter is required

Interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for KCS’ mission

• Ability to speak Korean is required due to client demographic
• Proven leadership experience and ability to work independently
• Prior administrative and program planning experience is preferred
  

Compensation:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Contact Information:

Myoungmi Kim, Executive Vice President
E-mail: mkim@kcsny.org
Phone: (718) 939-6137

Helen Ahn, Director of Senior Centers
E-mail: kahn@kcsny.org

To apply please send resume, cover letter, and references to mkim@kcsny.org &
kahn@kcsny.org

KCS Main Office Corona Senior Flushing Senior Public Health and Brooklyn Project Mental Health Clinic

Adult Daycare | Center Center Research Center |
Immigration | ESOL Workforce Development 8710 5th Ave. 1FL 42-16 162nd Street, 2FL

37-06 111th Street 42-15 166th Street Bay Ridge, NY 11209 Flushing, NY 11358
203-05 32n d Avenue Corona, NY 11368 Flushing, NY 11358 325 W 38th Street, Ste. 1210 Tel: (718) 630-0001 Tel: (718) 366-9540
Bayside, NY 11361 Tel: (718) 651-9220 Tel: (718) 886-8203 New York, NY 10018 Fax: (718) 630-0002 Fax: (718) 534-4149
Tel: (718) 939-6137 Fax: (718) 478-6055 Fax: (718) 886-8205 Tel: (212) 463-9685
Fax: (718) 886-6126 Fax: (212) 463-8347