Bilingual Senior Center Lead (Part-Time)

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Pension

Job summary

Kent County Community Action seeks a Part-Time Senior Center Specialist (Bilingual) to support older adults in Kent County. This role focuses on welcoming participants, delivering engaging activities, and connecting residents to meals, services, and resources in both English and Spanish.

The position emphasizes relationship-building with participants, volunteers, and partner organizations, ensuring accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive programming while maintaining a warm,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional experience working with at-risk and/or vulnerable populations.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and build positive relationships with stakeholders of varying backgrounds and abilities.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreational, educational, and wellness activities for older adults.
• Welcome participants and provide information about programs and services in English and Spanish.
• Help coordinate meal service, classes, special events, and transportation arrangements.
• Coordinate volunteers and build relationships with community organizations.
• Promote programs through community outreach and print and digital communications.
• Assist with participant registration, eligibility verification, and attendance records.
• Gather feedback and contribute ideas to improve programs and services.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Stakeholder relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in social work

Job description

Kent County Community Action seeks a Part-Time Senior Center Specialist (Bilingual) to support older adults in Kent County. This role focuses on welcoming participants, delivering engaging activities, and connecting residents to meals, services, and resources in both English and Spanish.

The position emphasizes relationship-building with participants, volunteers, and partner organizations, ensuring accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive programming while maintaining a warm,