Program Specialist

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY • Glastonbury, CT

1d • $22

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Senior Center Supervisor, incumbent facilitates specialized programs. This role is a maximum of 19.5 hours per week with a varying schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Communicate effectively, verbally
• Provide a supportive, encouraging environment for program participants
• Knowledge of computers and software applications for data entry
• Skilled in Understanding others’ reactions to interactions and activities, through direct observation, inquiry and active listening
• Knowledge of Principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• Ability to Push/ pull/ lift objects of up to 20 pounds, occasionally
• Sit or stand, frequently; walk for prolonged periods of time or stoop, occasionally
• Perform manipulative skills such as keyboarding or filing
• See objects closely as in typing a document or reading a report; hear normal sounds with background noise, distinguish voice patterns and communicate with speech as in using a telephone
• Concentrate on moderate detail with some interruption, attend to task 60 minutes or more, remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods; understand and relate to specific ideas, generally, several at a time

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults in social work, daycare, long-term care, or recreational setting, preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads participants in program activities and events in order to facilitate program objectives and maximize benefit to participants.
• Arranges equipment setup, supplies and materials.
• Maintains records and statistics of activities.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriate.
• Observes safe work practices
• Represents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Regularly attends and is punctual for work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed