SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIALIST (TEMPORARY)

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo invites applications for a Senior Citizens Specialist to organize and lead programs for adults over 60. You will coordinate social, educational, and physical activities at community centers under supervision, assisting seniors with forms, referrals, and access to services to help them stay independent in their community.

Responsibilities include arranging daily lunches, records and finances for the program, and supervising center operations to ensure clean, well-supplied

Qualifications

• Experience with senior services programs.
• Ability to help seniors with forms and referrals.
• Knowledge of community resources for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about available services (social services, food stamps).
• Refer seniors to appropriate agencies (Home Health Care, Meals-on-Wheels).
• Conduct activities for adults over 60 (arts, crafts, exercise, dances, trips).
• Assist in arranging daily lunches and oversee distribution.
• Maintain records and money collected for the program.
• Supervise center operations including supplies and cleanliness.

Skills

Community services knowledge

Interpersonal with seniors

Record keeping

Event planning

Education

Gerontology/Social Sciences/Public Health degree

Job description

The Senior Citizens Specialist assists in organizing and carrying out programs and activities of a social, educational and physical nature for adults over 60 years of age. Work is performed at various community centers gearing toward improving the status and condition of the senior citizen so that he/she can remain independent and live a dignified life in the community. Immediate supervision is received from the Senior Citizens Specialist Supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates/personnel assigned. Works directly with older persons and their delegates to identify agencies and/or individuals in support of programs and services for senior citizens, i.e. assisting senior citizens in filling out various forms, etc.

• provides information about services available such as social services, food stamps, etc;
• refers senior citizens to appropriate agencies, i.e. Home Health Care, Meals-on-Wheels, etc.
• Conducts activities in community centers to meet the needs of adults over 60 years of age such as arts and crafts, exercise programs, pleasure and shopping trips, movies, speakers, dance classes, ceramics, monthly dances, etc.
• Assists in ordering, planning and overseeing the distribution of daily lunches;
• maintains records and money collected for this program.
• Supervises and participates in making certain the community center is properly supplied and cleaned;

Performs related duties as required.

Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Community Services as a Senior Citizen Aide for one year.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

• (A) Masters, Bachelor, or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Social Sciences, Public Health or a closely related field;
• (B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and two years of full-time experience in areas directly related to service programs for senior citizens;
• (C) Four years of full-time experience in areas directly related to service programs for senior citizens;
• (D) An equivalent combination as defined within limits of A, B and C.
• Acceptable educational requirements: Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, Recreation, or Public Administration.
• NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and objectives of recreation services for adults over 60 years of age;
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of community agencies, facilities and services, which may be utilized by senior citizens;
• Working knowledge of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, hobbies, games, sports, etc., geared toward adults over 60 years of age.
• Basic knowledge of teaching techniques;
• Ability to stimulate the interest of senior citizens in recreational activities;
• Ability to get along well with senior citizens and be sensitive to their needs and wants;
• Tact; Courtesy;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.