Senior Center Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description General Description: Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Directs all older adult programs for the Reynoldsburg Senior Center. Examples of Duties Essential Functions of Work Directs all senior center programs (e.g

trips, exercise, crafts, cards, etc) Serves as the liaison between the Senior Center Association and the City of Reynoldsburg Monitors and oversees events from preparation and set-up through tear down Recruits and schedules guest speakers/performers and coordinate selection of instructors for classes Plans, facilitates, and oversees daily activities, trips, and memberships (e.g. schedule volunteers, field/shopping trips, drive bus when needed, etc) Communicates with public regarding senior programs and promotes memberships with outside venues Provides orientation for new members Supervises senior center staff and volunteers (e.g. assigns/reviews work, approves leave requests/time sheets, recommends discipline, analyzes staffing requirements, interviews applicants for employment, makes hiring recommendations) Assists with preparing the annual Senior Center budget Requests funding via purchase orders Oversees the day to day financial and membership needs of the Senior Center, including the Reynoldsburg Senior Center Association Prepares and maintains various reports for senior center activities Maintains inventory of Senior Center supplies and place orders as needed Responsible for writing bi-monthly newsletter, preparing forms, and maintenance of computer records Ensures the overall general maintenance and cleanliness of the Senior Center facility and notifying the corresponding department if needed Provides written information to Director of Parks and Recreation Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties Performs research on aging and trends for future seminars Participates in staff development activities and attends staff meetings/conferences Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance Performs other related duties as needed or assigned Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in recreation administration, adult learning, gerontology or related field Three (3) to Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in recreation programming including supervisory experience OR any equivalent combination of training and experience Valid Ohio Driver's License Supplemental Information Knowledge of: (*Indicates developed after employment) Grief counseling Interviewing Social work techniques Education techniques Older adult needs and services Safety practices and procedures Laws, regulations, and rules governing older adults Department goals and objectives; department policies and procedures* First aid and AED practices Medicare and Medicaid laws, rules, and regulations Park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies Proper lifting techniques Public relations; media relations Community resources and services Marketing Office practices and procedures English grammar and spelling Records management Gerontology Supervisory principles and practices Manpower planning Project management Social services policies, programs, rules, and regulations Local geographical area* Skills in: Audio visual devices and television projection Word processing and software specific to the needs of the Reynoldsburg Senior Center Computer operation Use of modern office equipment Motor vehicle operation Ability to: Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action Apply management principles to solve agency problems Exercise independent judgment and discretion Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations Select most qualified applicant according to specifications for referral Determine material and equipment needs Calculate statistics Prepare accurate documentation; Compile and prepare reports; Write and/or edit documents for publication; Write instructions and specifications Use proper research methods to gather data Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; Prepare and deliver speeches and presentations; Conduct effective interviews; Communicate effectively Train or instruct others Recognize safety warnings Understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications Gather, collate, and classify information Maintain records according to established procedures Cooperate with co-workers on group projects Answer routine telephone inquiries Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public Develop and maintain effective working relationships; Resolve complaints Perform light manual labor; Travel to and gain access to work site Operate wheelchair restraints; Operate wheelchair lift Utilize cleaning materials Working Conditions: Medium Work: lift, push, pull 40 pounds occasionally; 20 pounds frequently Works in or around crowds Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons (on a daily basis) Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions Multiple set up and break down of equipment used for events with center CLASS TITLES OF POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: (1) Senior Center Assistant Volunteers PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium Work: lift, push, pull 40 pounds occasionally; 20 pounds frequently INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: (For purposes of O.R.C

4167) Works in or around crowds Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions Multiple set up and break down of equipment used for events with center