Resource/Activities Coordinator

Tohono O'odham Nation•Sells, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource/Activities Coordinator works under general supervision to plan, organize, provide, and deliver geriatric activities for participants in the senior services program. Work is generally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks during the process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established standards. Major tasks are guided by instructions or procedures, and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor. The position is located in Sells, Arizona. The coordinator plans and coordinates Elder activities at Senior Service Centers, develops and distributes activity schedules and rosters, supports participant safety and involvement, and provides referrals and information on senior issues. The position also prepares reports and NCOA enrollee timesheets, provides in-service education, conducts community presentations, assists with meals, and escorts Elders to planned events as needed. Other related duties may be assigned as part of a team effort. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and four years of work experience with elders and activity coordination, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties. A current Food Handler's certification is required. CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications must be obtained within six months of hire. A criminal background and National FBI check, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record, are required upon recommendation for hire. A valid driver's license may be required, with no DUIs or major traffic citations in the previous three years; if required to operate program vehicles, the employee must meet the Nation's insurance requirements for a driver's permit. Depending on departmental needs, fluency in Tohono O'odham and English may be required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), plus four years of work experience with elders and activity coordination; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
Current Food Handler's certification.
Obtain CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid certifications within the first six months of hire.
Pass a criminal background and National FBI check, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record, upon recommendation for hire.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years.
If required to operate program vehicles, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements for a driver's permit.
May be required, based on departmental needs, to demonstrate fluency in both Tohono O'odham and English.
Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions; applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, regulations, and requirements; food preparation and serving techniques; safety precautions and procedures involving the elderly; therapeutic, recreational, nutrition, and socialization programs; training needs of adults with physical and/or mental limitations; sensitivity to Elders and signs of problems they may be experiencing; and first aid and CPR.
Skill in customer service, first aid and CPR, working with the elderly, safety precautions, and problem solving.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish positive working relationships; maintain confidential information; work independently and meet strict timelines; work extended hours and various schedules; travel throughout the Nation's internal and external boundaries; work with senior community members and supervise staff and volunteers; provide in-service training; prepare and maintain reports and records; interact effectively with individuals, families, and community groups; and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules for senior services.
Prepare National Council on Aging (NCOA) enrollees' timesheets for submission to the appropriate authority.
Prepare clear and concise written reports from information submitted by workers.
Initiate and complete written reports in a timely manner.
Ensure the safety of all participants.
Provide in-service education to designated area staff to support safe and effective operations.
Provide appropriate referral services for elderly people.
Conduct education and presentations to communities on behalf of the elderly and/or the Senior Services program.
Serve as an accurate source of information on senior issues.
Assist in preparing and/or serving meals.
Plan and coordinate Elder activities at all Senior Service Centers.
Develop monthly activity rosters and distribute them to Elders and other interested parties.
Escort Elders to planned events and activities as needed.
Encourage Elders to participate in activities suited to their individual needs and level of functioning.
Perform other related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.