Senior Center Program Specialist

On Lok • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The 30th Street Senior Center is San Francisco's largest multipurpose senior center with eight programs serving more than 6,000 seniors per year. We offer multiple programs for active seniors to carry out our mission to help seniors remain healthy, independent, and in their communities. The Senior Center Program Specialist facilitates, manages, and assists with the implementation of Senior Center health education and activity programs at selected sites in San Francisco. The specialist focuses on one program from our primary Senior Center programs, including Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), the Always Active program, or the Health Promotion program. As a facilitator working out of the lead agency, 30th Street Senior Center, the Specialist is responsible for incorporating the concepts of empowerment, adult education principles, and cultural humility into delivering the information and activities.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of computers and excellent writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Required certifications depend upon the programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on activities, and educational demonstrations, consultations, and action planning.
• Instruct exercise classes.
• Conduct outreach and work with site program staff, independent contractors, and volunteers.
• Recruit, enroll, and orient participants to Senior Centers programs, including maintaining participant files and distribution and collection of surveys.
• Assist with building a referral program in the community and conduct outreach efforts, including presentations, flyers, and informational material at community health events.
• Manage the schedule of classes, coordinate leaders, and conduct workshops at multiple centers throughout San Francisco in Spanish.
• Responsible for supplies and equipment purchases for the workshops and classes.
• Work closely with partners, attend program and committee meetings, and collect and submit the required data and documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to assure compliance with the program.
• Responsible for the onboarding, training, evaluations, and ongoing education of Independent Contractors/program staff/volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet Insurance and additional discounts.
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities