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$19.93/Hourly
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
- Oversee the daily operations of the Millersville Senior Center including programming, transportation, food service, sanitation, data entry, and preparing required reports and paperwork.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- There are no employees to be supervised by this position.
- This employee reports to the Senior Center Program Director and has regular "one on one" consultation as well as monthly team meetings.
- Work performance is evaluated based on the overall performance of employee, the senior center, and participant satisfaction. Evaluations are performed annually.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts a variety of activities (educational and recreational) independently and with direction from the Sr. Center Program Director and the Activities Coordinator.
- Provides outreach for potential participants; conducts an "intake assessment “to determine appropriateness for senior center participation; orient new participants to the center program.
- Checks the daily delivery of food to assure accuracy and quality. Supervises/assist with meal service and clean-up.
- Coordinates with South Central Transit Authority staff for center transportation and resolves daily issues.
- Maintains necessary records and provides accurate reporting- including monthly paper forms, banking deposit receipts for lunch contributions, and use of the Copilot computer system.
- Maintains communication with staff of the church where the center is located and coordinates scheduling if necessary.
- Works independently and uses good judgement to make decisions. Communicates with Supervisor as needed.
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
- Establishes a pleasant center atmosphere and routine that facilitates a smooth daily operation.
- Stimulates cooperation of group participants and strives to maintain group cohesiveness, interaction, and involvement.
- Seeks and coordinates community volunteers.
- Participates in team meetings, staff meetings and trainings.
- Handles routine problems and refers participants to appropriate staff or community agency.
- Provide own transportation to do weekly Senior Center banking and supply procurement.
- Provide own transportation to Office of Aging office at least monthly for staff meetings, technology updates, and center supplies.
- Develops an awareness of the community which the center serves.
- Continually evaluates the center facility and related equipment to assure a safe and accident-free environment.
- Receive training in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), consistently applying related information in an appropriate manner.
- Receives certification in food management/handling in accordance with agency requirements
- Receives certification in CPR/First aide in accordance with agency requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience as a Senior Center Manager; OR
- four years of experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a community or non-profit organization providing recreation or social services; OR
- an equivalent combination of experience and training. You may substitute related education for the required experience. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Flexibility, good communication, good organizational skills, creativity in program planning, attention to detail, computer knowledge and operational skill, team player, and knowledge of older adult needs, limitations, and expectations
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Acceptable Pre-employment criminal background checks
- Acceptable Pre-employment drug testing
- Acceptable driver history in accordance with County policies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position is not sedentary. Bending, lifting, walking, sitting, and standing are required to perform the duties of this position. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position has been identified as having the potential for occupational exposure to Hepatitis B.
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Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.
