Senior Wellness Programs Coordinator

SSSEVA; Carrollton (VA); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SSSEVA in Virginia Carrollton is seeking a capable, independent worker to oversee congregate meal wellness sites for adults aged 60+. The role emphasizes coordinating nutrition education, physical activity, and community wellness programs with local partners.

You will schedule programming, manage daily meal service, and ensure participant confidentiality while supervising volunteers and maintaining safe site operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively interact with the public, especially older adults.
• Knowledge of nutrition needs of older adults and meal service.
• Plan and coordinate programs per the Virginia Department for the Aging Standards.
• Maintain clean food service areas and safe environments.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, follow instructions.
• Proficient with technology; comfortable with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate nutrition education, physical activity, and exercise programs per VA standards.
• Prepare and submit quarterly activity calendars with speakers and partners.
• Provide congregate meal service and coordinate daily meal tasks while protecting participant confidentiality.
• Complete required paperwork for participant eligibility and program reports by the 5th of each month.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers at the site.
• Maintain safety, fire drill training, and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate information with Transit for services and transportation needs.
• Assist with inventory and room setup/teardown for center activities.

Connaissances

Public interaction

Communication

Program coordination

Food handling

Data entry

Formation

High School Diploma

Food Handlers Certification

CPR Certification

Outils

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Reservation system

Description du poste

Description

Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision, consistently completing tasks efficiently and on time without the need for close oversight or guidance. Performs responsible support work, managing the serving of meals and the coordination and implementation of various wellness activities at congregate meal Wellness sites to eligible customers 60 years of age and older.

• Plans and coordinates required programming such as nutrition education, physical activity, and exercise according to the Virginia Department for the Aging Program Standards.
• Prepares and submits an activity calendar for each three-monthly cycle coordinating speakers, presentations, and special programming with outside community partners.
• Provides congregate meal service to nutrition participants by coordinating the daily meal service tasks and maintains confidentiality of participants. Utilizes reservation system when ordering meals.
• Completes required paperwork on an annual basis or as needed to maintain participant’s eligibility.
• Prepares, maintains and/or submits congregate meal program reports as required, by the 5th of the month.
• Supports the efforts of recruitment, training, orientating, and instructing volunteer workers at the site as warranted
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for participants to include fire drill training, evacuation procedures, etc.
• Provides information to Transit for services and transportation, in a timely manner
• Liaison for congregate meal recipients to include connecting them to needed community resource links.
• Registers participants for special programs (Senior Farmers Market, etc.)
• Receives and completes transportation requests.
• Enforces health, sanitary and safety regulations in the nutrition site, to include wiping down tables, chairs, and high touch surfaces daily
• Assist as required with shelf stable, frozen, emergency, and breakfast meals inventory, loading and unloading, record keeping and explanation of meals to seniors.
• Responsible for room set-up (to include tables and chairs), teardown and service operations for all center activities.
• Primary contact for community partner for reporting safety or maintenance concerns.
• Performs additional tasks as required.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively interact with public, especially older adult population.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older adults, meal service and ability to follow menu instructions.
• Plans and coordinates required programming such as nutrition education, physical activity, and exercise according to the Virginia Department for the Aging Program Standards.
• Maintain and clean food service areas, equipment, and common areas to assure that the clients are in a clean and safe environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Candidate must be proficient in the use of technology. Must be comfortable with using Microsoft Office to include Excel. Must have data entry skills as well as an aptitude for learning industry specific software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in planning, conducting, and instructing activities suitable for older adults and food handling/serving experience. - preferred
• Must have, or be able to obtain, Food Handlers Card Certification.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and record must meet agency requirements.
• CPR Certification preferred