Senior Activity Center Manager - Meals on Wheels of Rockland

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER MANAGER

HOURS: 30 HOURS PER WEEK – NON-EXEMPT POSITION

SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

SALARY:$18.54 PER HOUR

­SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of a senior activity center providing social interaction and support services to participants who attend the site. Creates and encourages a friendly, caring environment to foster interaction among center participants.

REGULAR TASKS:

• Planning, organizing, and ensuring ongoing programs and activities are of interest to center participants including the coordination of transportation and meal service.
• Maintain accurate records for the program for submission to funders.
• Supervise subordinates (activity coordinator, kitchen helpers, drivers, student interns, et al) assigned to the center.
• Provides information to individuals interested in attending the senior activity center.
• Identify and refer older adults in need of additional support services to appropriate Agency staff.
• Supervise volunteers to assist with specific tasks in center (i.e. registration, meal delivery, maintenance, etc.).
• Organize and maintain ongoing Hospitality Committee designed to greet, orient, and encourage new center participants.
• Coordinate and work with Social Work Department and other administrative staff, as necessary.
• Develop, encourage, and support center fundraising activities, as necessary.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and other related agency meetings or training sessions, as directed.
• Assures compliance at Center of Safety, health, and sanitary codes and regulations.
• Interacts with caregivers to address concerns regarding transportation, funding or other client-related issues.
• All other tasks, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Spanish Preferred
• Ability to work with and respect older adults while understanding, and responding to their needs.
• Ability to perform tasks without direct and constant supervision.
• Must be tactful, sensitive, assertive, resourceful and flexible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to adhere to corporate policies, regulations, and management decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of College with Degree in Human Services or related field preferred (i.e. Social Work, Nursing, and Gerontology).
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle to assure self-transportation.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Spanish Preferred
• Ability to work with and respect older adults while understanding, and responding to their needs.
• Ability to perform tasks without direct and constant supervision.
• Must be tactful, sensitive, assertive, resourceful and flexible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to adhere to corporate policies, regulations, and management decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of College with Degree in Human Services or related field preferred (i.e. Social Work, Nursing, and Gerontology).
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle to assure self-transportation.