Senior Center Programs & Volunteers Coordinator

Franklin County, PA; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

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Job summary

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging seeks a Part-Time Senior Center Coordinator (Floater) to manage activities, staff and volunteers at the Senior Center. You will coordinate educational and recreational programs, meal services and home-delivered meals, while fostering community relations and referrals.

The role emphasizes serving older adults, coordinating nutrition, and supporting activities and newsletters. Ideal for candidates with relevant experience and a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Three months of experience providing direct services in a human services, education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• County of Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

Responsibilities

• Initiates, arranges, plans and conducts educational and recreational programs at the Senior Center; organizes a monthly activity calendar.
• Coordinates meal programs for the Center and assures meals contain nutritional values.
• Ensures meals are properly delivered to home based clients and that adequate drivers are available for transporting meals.
• Coordinates public relations, transportation, information and referrals in regard to the Center.
• Counsels and advises Center members in regard to needed resources, or to settle disputes.
• Recruits, trains, supervises staff and volunteers for the Center; maintains effective volunteer staff and programs for the Center.
• Establishes and maintains Center Council to assist in development and attainment of goals; holds meetings and supervises activities and members of Council; provides for replacement members as needed.
• Maintains accurate records on client documentation, programs and financial data and other required information regarding the operation of the Center.
• Provides case-aide service to elderly within the area and assists elderly in obtaining needed community services.
• Maintains effective working relationships with AAA, AARP, area businesses and others.
• Assists with the financial responsibilities of the Center and its activities and purchases supplies and food as needed.
• Makes contacts with other agencies and promotes use of Center and programs, publishes informational monthly newsletter for members and area groups.
• Makes bank deposits as required.
• Utilizes or oversees the safe use of kitchen equipment, i.e., steam tables and cooking stoves.
• Teaches volunteers proper handling and packaging of food and delivery routes to homebound clients, to include ServSafe food handling practices.
• Provide Health & Wellness programming for the center, including: being trained in at least 1 health and wellness program; facilitate health and wellness programming within the center, each year; and complete data entry within 30 days of a health and wellness program completion.
• Provides referral services to Center participants.

Job description

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging seeks a Part-Time Senior Center Coordinator (Floater) to manage activities, staff and volunteers at the Senior Center. You will coordinate educational and recreational programs, meal services and home-delivered meals, while fostering community relations and referrals.

The role emphasizes serving older adults, coordinating nutrition, and supporting activities and newsletters. Ideal for candidates with relevant experience and a commitment to community service.