Senior Center Coordinator

City of Selma; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Selma seeks a Senior Center Coordinator to plan, develop, and implement programs for seniors, including nutrition services, outreach, and recreation at the Selma Senior Center. Under general direction, you will oversee volunteers, coordinate activities, and help maintain the center.

Responsibilities include evaluating programs, coordinating with social services, pursuing grants, managing budgets, and representing the City at meetings related to senior services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English spelling, writing, punctuation and syntax; some Spanish language ability.
• Knowledge of senior center programs and services.
• Knowledge of budgeting and administrative practices applicable to senior programs.
• Knowledge of supervision, training and methods of persuasion.
• Knowledge of senior activities, the senior community and the interests and needs of older adults.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting community programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes and implements a wide variety of Senior Center programs, activities and services.
• Evaluates existing programs to determine effectiveness, popularity, and ability to meet the needs and interests of senior participants.
• Modifies existing programs and develops new programs and services to meet senior needs and desires.
• Maintains liaison with social service agencies and negotiates services for senior participants.
• Searches for and applies for grants and gifts from governmental and private organizations.
• Prepares program budgets and recommendations, including the Senior Nutrition budget, for incorporation into the Community Services Department Budget.
• Visits other Senior Center programs and facilities to identify ideas, services and best practices that may benefit local seniors.
• Assists with recruiting, training, evaluating, and recommending discipline for volunteers
• Compiles monthly reports concerning Senior Center programs, activities and services.
• Develops and presents public relations and outreach efforts designed to attract seniors and increase awareness of available programs and services.
• Represents the City at meetings concerning the Senior Center and senior citizens.
• Assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center.

Skills

English language proficiency

Spanish language ability

Program coordination

Budgeting

Volunteer supervision

Job description

Thank you for your interest in our Senior Center Coordinator position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant.

The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens.

PURPOSE:

Under general direction, plans, develops, organizes and implements a wide variety of programs and activities for seniors, including nutrition services; assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center; provides outreach and support services to senior participants; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from Recreation Supervisor. Provides functional supervision of volunteers and Senior Center program participants.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single-position classification that has the responsibility for coordinating Senior Center programs and services, including nutrition, health awareness, physical activities, social activities, recreation, hobby and educational programs, field trips, and related services. The position also assists with maintenance and control of the Senior Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees may perform the essential functions of the job.

Essential Functions (Illustrative Only):

• Plans, develops, organizes and implements a wide variety of Senior Center programs, activities and services, including nutrition and nutrition grant programs.
• Evaluates existing programs to determine effectiveness, popularity, and ability to meet the needs and interests of senior participants.
• Modifies existing programs and develops new programs and services to meet senior needs and desires.
• Maintains liaison with social service agencies and negotiates services for senior participants.
• Searches for and applies for grants and gifts from governmental and private organizations.
• Prepares program budgets and recommendations, including the Senior Nutrition budget, for incorporation into the Community Services Department Budget.
• Visits other Senior Center programs and facilities to identify ideas, services and best practices that may benefit local seniors.
• Assists with recruiting, training, evaluating, and recommending discipline for volunteers
• Compiles monthly reports concerning Senior Center programs, activities and services.
• Collects money for Senior Center programs and maintains accounting records to determine program cost effectiveness.
• Develops and presents public relations and outreach efforts designed to attract seniors and increase awareness of available programs and services.
• Represents the City at meetings concerning the Senior Center and senior citizens.
• Assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Represents the City at meetings concerning the Senior Center and senior citizens.
• Assists with the operation, control and maintenance of the Senior Center.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of English spelling, writing, punctuation and syntax; some Spanish language ability.
• Knowledge of the principles, objectives and requirements of Senior Center programs and services.
• Knowledge of funding, budgeting and administrative practices applicable to senior programs.
• Knowledge of supervision, training and methods of persuasion.
• Knowledge of senior activities, the senior community and the interests and needs of older adults.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting community programs and services.

Ability to:

• Ability to formulate, organize, promote, supervise and participate in community senior programs.
• Ability to speak and write effectively and establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to supervise and train volunteers.
• Ability to prepare and administer program budgets and seek grant and other funding opportunities.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City personnel, commission members, public and private agencies, organizations and the general public.
• Determine whether programs are viable and recommends modification or cancellation when appropriate.
• Identify and addresses funding and resource needs.
• Recruit, coordinate, and address issues involving volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and implementation of senior citizen programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment
• CPR / First Aid / AED Certification within one year of appointment
• Food managers certification within one year of appointment
• Bi-Lingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

May be required to work any shift including weekends, evenings and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 25 pounds.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Environmental Elements:

Employees work primarily in the office but are occasionally exposed to extreme noise, noxious odors, cold and hot temperatures and inclement weather conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or members of the public.

Medical Examination / Drug Test:

If considered for appointment, candidates may be required to pass a medical examination and a drug test.

Background

If considered for appointment, candidates may be required to pass a background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychology exam and drug use history.

WORKING CONDITIONS WORK

The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification frequently lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.

Environmental Elements:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.