Senior Center Services Director 2 (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co Area Agency on Aging

Luzerne County Council; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luzerne County Council is seeking a full-time Nutrition Project Director for its Area Agency on Aging. This role involves supervising the congregate meal program and ensuring compliance with policy regulations. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in a related field and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The position requires a commitment to serving the aging community and enhancing their nutritional needs through effective program management.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in supervision required.
• Must have knowledge of nutrition and aging issues.
• Ability to train staff and develop programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nutrition program across 16 centers.
• Conduct training on nutrition regulations.
• Prepare monthly reports for state and federal compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Supervision

Nutrition knowledge

Education

2 years experience in food service, social service or recreation program

Job description

This is a first level supervisory and administrative position within the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties. This employee serves as the Nutrition Project Director for the congregate meal program. Employee is responsible for maintaining the current nutrition services policy as developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

• Assists the Senior Center Services Director 3 with the administration of the congregate meal program in 16 centers.
• Provides nutrition and sanitation training an in-services to all center staff and volunteers to ensure compliance with all current nutrition regulations.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures for the overall operation of 10 Senior Center Managers.
• Conducts site visits to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates regarding policies and procedures.
• Attends Area Agency on Aging and staff meetings as directed to ensure program integration with other AAA programs and services
• Assists senior center managers in making arrangements for community-based programs.
• Monitors and assesses contractor performance for compliance with the prevailing contract.
• Supervises and/or monitors centers to insure the development of socialization programs to complement the nutrition program.
• Assesses the quality of nutrition and social programs through meetings with advisory groups, surveying consumers and through on-site evaluations.
• Interview potential job candidates and provide introductory and ongoing training to staff
• Arranges for or provide nutritional counseling to the aging regarding therapeutic diet meals, economic= food selections and basic nutritional needs.
• Develops or effectively recommends the development of special diets or menus designed to meet the special needs of the aging.
• Prepares monthly program and budgetary reports required by State/Federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the needs and problems of the aging.
• Knowledge of the organizational structure of local governments, community groups and community supportive service organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative policies and cost-effective procedures for meeting the nutritional, recreational and instructional needs and desires of older adults.
• Ability to verify that nutritional programs meet state health and food-handling regulations and accepted food service and sanitation practices.
• Ability to evaluate the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of programs in the areas of nutrition,recreation, instruction and transportation.
• Ability to prepare and maintain written records, such as inventories of food and supplies, aging program reports, attendance data and program client data.
• Ability to assign and review the work of subordinates.
• Ability to prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
• Ability to recommend disciplinary actions concerning subordinates when required.
• Ability to train Senior Center Managers and/or other staff in on-the-job settings.

RECRUITMENT METHODS: Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

• Promotion Without Examination
• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement
• Civil Service Lists

ELIGIBILITY: ALL CANDIDATE(S) :

1.) Must meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for the job. The METs for this position are:Two (2) years of experience in a food service, social service or recreation program, including one (1) year in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity or one (1) years as a Senior Center Manager. College or business school may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years for the general experience;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania.

3.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

4.) Must be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.

5.) Be eligible for selection in accordance with the merit system employment regulations

ELIGIBILITY - COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY: CLASS RESTRICTIONS:

1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications:

• Senior Center Operator 1

SELECTION CRITERIA: 1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.2.) Meritorious Service - defined as:

• The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting.
• The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory.

3.)Seniority - a minimum of one year in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 06/25/2025.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the How to Apply. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Brianna Ziller
Human Resources Generalist, OHS
272-808-2830
[e-mail]

POSITION DETAILS :

• Full time
• Civil Service
• Permanent
• Non-Union
• Code: L0803
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (75 hours bi-weekly)
• Pay Range: 38

** YOU MUST HOLD CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSTING **

HOW TO APPLY:

All INTERNAL CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4967918/senior-center-services-director-2-local-government-luzerne-wyoming-co-area-ag?sort=PostingDate|Descending&keywords=luzerne&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.