Senior Center Manager PT

County of Lancaster; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lancaster seeks a Senior Center Manager to oversee Millersville Senior Center’s daily operations, including programming, transportation, food service, sanitation, data entry, and required reporting.

The role reports to the Senior Center Program Director, collaborates with staff and volunteers, and requires adherence to HIPAA and CPR/First Aid certifications; on-site work with occasional community coordination.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Senior Center Manager; OR four years in a paid/voluntary role in a community or non-profit providing recreation or social services; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Substitute related education for the required experience allowed.
• Acceptable pre-employment background checks.
• Acceptable pre-employment drug testing.
• Acceptable driver history in accordance with County policies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts a variety of activities independently or with direction from the Sr. Center Program Director and Activities Coordinator.
• Provides outreach to potential participants and conducts intake assessments for center participation.
• Checks daily food deliveries for accuracy and quality; supervises meal service and clean-up.
• Coordinates with South Central Transit Authority for center transportation and resolves daily issues.
• Maintains records and reports using paper forms, banking receipts, and the Copilot system.
• Communicates with church staff and coordinates scheduling as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity in program planning

Attention to detail

Computer knowledge

Team player

Older adult needs knowledge

Job description

Starting Compensation: $19.93/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee the daily operations of the Millersville Senior Center including programming, transportation, food service, sanitation, data entry, and preparing required reports and paperwork.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

There are no employees to be supervised by this position. This employee reports to the Senior Center Program Director and has regular "one on one" consultation as well as monthly team meetings. Work performance is evaluated based on the overall performance of employee, the senior center, and participant satisfaction. Evaluations are performed annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts a variety of activities (educational and recreational) independently and with direction from the Sr. Center Program Director and the Activities Coordinator.

Provides outreach for potential participants; conducts an "intake assessment" to determine appropriateness for senior center participation; orient new participants to the center program.

Checks the daily delivery of food to assure accuracy and quality.

Supervises/assist with meal service and clean-up.

Coordinates with South Central Transit Authority staff for center transportation and resolves daily issues.

Maintains necessary records and provides accurate reporting- including monthly paper forms, banking deposit receipts for lunch contributions, and use of the Copilot computer system.

Maintains communication with staff of the church where the center is located and coordinates scheduling if necessary.

Works independently and uses good judgement to make decisions.

Communicates with Supervisor as needed.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Establishes a pleasant center atmosphere and routine that facilitates a smooth daily operation.

Stimulates cooperation of group participants and strives to maintain group cohesiveness, interaction, and involvement.

Seeks and coordinates community volunteers.

Participates in team meetings, staff meetings and trainings.

Handles routine problems and refers participants to appropriate staff or community agency.

Provide own transportation to do weekly Senior Center banking and supply procurement.

Provide own transportation to Office of Aging office at least monthly for staff meetings, technology updates, and center supplies.

Develops an awareness of the community which the center serves.

Continually evaluates the center facility and related equipment to assure a safe and accident-free environment.

Receive training in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), consistently applying related information in an appropriate manner.

Receives certification in food management/handling in accordance with agency requirements.

Receives certification in CPR/First aide in accordance with agency requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience as a Senior Center Manager; OR four years of experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a community or non-profit organization providing recreation or social services; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training. You may substitute related education for the required experience. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Flexibility, good communication, good organizational skills, creativity in program planning, attention to detail, computer knowledge and operational skill, team player, and knowledge of older adult needs, limitations, and expectations

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Acceptable Pre-employment criminal background checks Acceptable Pre-employment drug testing Acceptable driver history in accordance with County policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is not sedentary. Bending, lifting, walking, sitting, and standing are required to perform the duties of this position. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has been identified as having the potential for occupational exposure to Hepatitis B.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

About Us

Working for Lancaster County offers not just a job, but a chance to thrive both professionally and personally. The benefits package for full-time employees, including paid time off, health insurance, and flexible healthcare plans, ensures that you feel valued and supported in your role. With employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more, you'll have the resources you need to provide excellent service to the 550,000 residents of Lancaster County. With 1,600 full-time employees and 300 part-time employees spread across 40 departments, there are plenty of opportunities for growth and development within the county. Whether you're interested in human services, public safety, administration, or any other field, there's a place for you to make a difference and advance your career.

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