The New Directors' Training Institute (NDTI) is a four-session training course designed for New Directors with less than two years as a senior center director, as well as seasoned professionals interested in updating their knowledge base and exchanging ideas. It provides a road-map to navigate the challenges and opportunities one faces as a professional in aging services in NYC. NDTI strives to create a professional core of directors who will become the future leaders in the field of aging.

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Workshops are FREE to CSCS members, with dues paid in full at time of registration. For more information call Scharlene at 212-398-6565 x223 or email her at srondon@cscs-ny.org

 

 

TOPICS COVERED

• Innovative ways to “Create the Ideal Senior Center”
• How to diversify services and programming for your center
• Using new programs to address different populations of seniors
• Creative ways to market your center and attract new seniors
• Team building and personal/professional development
• Roles and responsibilities of Staff, Volunteers, Advisory Councils, Clients, Board and DFTA
• Fiscal basics such as budgets, cost allocation, and audits
• New this year: THREE senior center visits

 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Opportunities to connect and network with your peers in the field
• Use of the CSCS New Directors’ Listserv to post questions, discuss issues and get feedback
• Certificate of Completion at CSCS’ Annual Meeting in December
• Post-training contact with CSCS Liaison who will keep you posted on future trainings, workshops, and professional opportunities

 

 

2008 participants receiving Certificate of Achievement from CSCS Executive Director, Igal Jellinek, and CSCS President, Bill Dionne	2009 participants during a workshop

 

WHAT 2009 NEW DIRECTORS ARE SAYING

• “The experience of the New Directors Training Institute was a blend of the latest information, sharing the resources that are available and a practical to see how other senior centers operate. There were also lively discussions among the participants that made me see different ways of looking at situations. I wish the program was longer” – J. Nagel of SAGE Queens.

• "The New Directors' Training Institute was wonderful and informative. As a former caseworker, I was able to ask questions and ensure that I am following proper protocol. Though I have read the manual, not everyone is on the same page with senior centers. The training provided clarity. It was great to talk about regulation and learn from other directors' ways of running their center" - I. de la Nuez of Grand Street Settlement
  

• "I listened...I have a new advisory board. I thought I would need extensive help but I didn't. I just went to the bylaws like you advised during the Training. Now I have new, vigorous seniors" - C. Weeks of Dyckman Senior Center

 

MEET THE NEW DIRECTORS!

 

Meet Esther Sanchez-Polanco of Morris Senior Center, BronxWorks

 

Esther is the Program Director at Morris Senior Center, which is a division of BronxWorks. She has been working in the field for 15 years and attended NDTI to supplement her acquired knowledge. Morris Senior Center offers a wide range of programming and support to seniors, including housing assistance, help with paperwork completion, art classes, regular exercise groups, and two daily meals.

Esther Sanchez-Polanco and fellow New Director, Solomon Smart of East Concourse Senior Center	Morris Senior Center members enjoy conversation after their daily exercise class

 

Meet Micki Navarro, MSW, of Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center,

West Side Federation for Senior and Housing

 

Micki Navarro (pictured on right) came to Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center in the fall. She approaches her center with a fresh perspective, bringing innovation to the well-established and extensive programming. Micki incorporates NDTI's fiscal training into her approach to fundraising.