Senior Center Program Specialist

On Lok Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Scholarships (MLA)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

On Lok Inc. seeks a Senior Center Program Specialist to facilitate health education and activity programs at multiple San Francisco sites.

The role focuses on empowering participants through adult education principles and cultural humility within the Senior Center network. Responsibilities include leading activities, recruiting participants, coordinating workshops in Spanish, and collaborating with site staff and volunteers to deliver engaging programming that keeps seniors active, healthy, and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of computers and excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on activities and educational demonstrations.
• Recruit, enroll, and orient participants to programs.
• Build referral programs and conduct outreach at health events.
• Manage class schedules and coordinate leaders across centers in San Francisco (Spanish).
• Handle supplies and equipment for workshops and classes.
• Collaborate with partners and participate in meetings; collect data and documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure program compliance.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and evaluations of staff/contractors/volunteers.

Skills

Management experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Strong writing skills

Education

Not specified

Tools

None

Job description

On Lok Day Services

The 30th Street Senior Center is San Francisco's largest multipurpose senior center with eight programs serving more than 6,000 seniors per year. We offer multiple programs for active seniors citywide including exercise classes, delicious meals and a variety of social activities to carry out our mission to help seniors remain healthy, independent and in their communities for as long as possible. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center, home delivered meals, and case management programs, provide additional support to seniors in our community.

Job Purpose

The 30th Street Senior Center is San Francisco's largest multipurpose senior center with eight programs serving more than 6,000 seniors per year. We offer multiple programs for active seniors to carry out our mission to help seniors remain healthy, independent, and in their communities.

The Senior Center Program Specialist facilitates, manages, and assists with the implementation of Senior Center health education and activity programs at selected sites in San Francisco. The specialist focuses on one program from our primary Senior Center programs, including Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), the Always Active program, or the Health Promotion program. As a facilitator working out of the lead agency, 30th Street Senior Center, the Specialist is responsible for incorporating the concepts of empowerment, adult education principles, and cultural humility into delivering the information and activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Depending on the program, the Specialist will lead hands-on activities, and educational demonstrations, consultations, and action planning, instructs exercise classes, conduct outreach, and work with site program staff, independent contractors, and volunteers
• Recruits, enrolls, and orients participants to Senior Centers programs, including maintaining participant files and distribution and collection of surveys
• Assists with building a referral program in the community and conducts outreach efforts. I.e.: presentations, flyers, and informational material at community health events
• Manages the schedule of classes, coordinates leaders and conducts workshops at multiple centers throughout San Francisco in Spanish
• Responsible for supplies and equipment purchases for the workshops and classes
• Works closely with partners, attends program and committee meetings, and collects and submits the required data and documentation
• Conducts regular site visits to assure compliance with the program
• Responsible for the onboarding, training, evaluations, and on-going education of Independent Contractors/program staff/volunteers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of management experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Working knowledge of computers and excellent writing skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Required certifications depend upon the programs

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any regular position for 20 hr/wk or more)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and additional discounts
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance

Your final compensation offer will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and licenses/certifications. The pay range is expressed as an hourly rate regardless of FLSA status. Exempt positions are paid salaried and are not subject to overtime.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contact Recruitment ([e-mail]).