Description
$30,000.00 - $36,702.00 Annually
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible work planning, coordinating and implementing recreational, social, leisure and educational programs for seniors; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Develops, organizes, promotes and directs a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including day and overnight trips, holiday programming, special events and recreational outings.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Organizes and directs regular weekly and monthly activities, including games, art exhibits, shopping trips, lectures and other special events.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies, civic groups and organizations, and individual citizens offering services and programs beneficial to senior citizens.
- Prepares fliers, brochures and announcements for newspapers and local outlets to publicize senior center programs, trips, special events and activities and document monthly outreach initiatives.
- Prepares bulk mailings as appropriate.
- Serves as advisor to area senior citizen clubs and organizations.
- Attends meetings and provides information regarding center programs and services.
- Serves as a travel guide and chaperone on trips and outings.
- Compiles data for monthly reports for submission to Senior Center Director.
- Maintains logs of all events, activities, and educational settings.
- Assist the Aging Specialist with updating the senior center resource book.
- Coordinates and maintains volunteer with Aging Specialist.
- Coordinates Senior games with Kerr Terr Regional Government.
- Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices of senior center activities; general knowledge of the County’s policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates, seniors and the general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with course work in human services, gerontology or related field and moderate experience planning and coordinating programs and activities for older adults.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Obtain CPR certification within 9 months of hire. Complete the SHIIP (senior health insurance information program) certification within 9 months of hire.