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Harford County - Maryland•Bel Air, MD

19d•$20

About The Position

This is responsible work involving program direction, coordination, and implementation at a multipurpose senior activity center for mature adults. This position may report directly to the Senior Center Division Manager and will work at multiple senior center locations. Budget: $19.50 Hourly Please note this position is Grant Funded; FT Hours; with Benefits. The working hours for this position will be Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm for 35 hours per week. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Examples of Duties: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some orall of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.) The position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of a senior activity center, which could include planning, implementing, overseeing, and coordinating health, educational, recreational, and nutrition activities; publicizing center classes and special events and assisting participants with registering for classes and events; and providing information about programs and services to seniors and the general public. Maintains records and performs data collection and data entry to prepare required nutrition and health reports (state and federal government). Recruits, motivates, and gives direction to center volunteers. Responds to walk-in and telephone inquiries about services and makes referral to other Office on Aging programs as necessary. Will be required to attend meetings, trainings, community outreach, and provide coverage as needed at other senior activity centers. Perform duties associated with set-up of the center's meal service program, including recruiting and training nutrition program volunteers, set-up, serving, and clean-up of noon meal. May act as a liaison between senior activity center committees, councils, and other community senior organizations. Provides backup to Senior Center Lead Coordinator as needed. Identifies maintenance/facility problems and contacts appropriate County staff for assistance. May be asked to provide administrative assistance at the main office as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of physical and psychological changes associated with aging and the needs and capacities of older adults
Knowledge of senior activity and social interests, and an ability to plan, organize and direct a diversified program of recreational, wellness, education, and socialization activities for older adults
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others and to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the general public, seniors, and staff, including at public gatherings
Ability to coordinate, train, and supervise paid staff and volunteers; organize schedules of programs; maintain records and prepare reports
Basic computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs and the ability to learn agency-specific computer programs
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Work is primarily active or physical in nature with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and standing
Physical work may include room set-up (stacking chairs, moving tables), and lifting/carrying equipment or supplies associated with kitchen and nutrition program tasks; lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be involved
Associate's degree AND two (2) years in a role that is public facing providing customer service/support. OR Completion of a High School Diploma/GED certificate AND four (4) years in a role that is public facing providing customer service/support
Possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing, overseeing, and coordinating health, educational, recreational, and nutrition activities
Publicizing center classes and special events and assisting participants with registering for classes and events
Providing information about programs and services to seniors and the general public
Maintaining records and performs data collection and data entry to prepare required nutrition and health reports (state and federal government)
Recruiting, motivating, and gives direction to center volunteers
Responding to walk-in and telephone inquiries about services and makes referral to other Office on Aging programs as necessary
Attending meetings, trainings, community outreach, and provide coverage as needed at other senior activity centers
Performing duties associated with set-up of the center's meal service program, including recruiting and training nutrition program volunteers, set-up, serving, and clean-up of noon meal
Acting as a liaison between senior activity center committees, councils, and other community senior organizations
Providing backup to Senior Center Lead Coordinator as needed
Identifying maintenance/facility problems and contacts appropriate County staff for assistance
Providing administrative assistance at the main office as needed