Program Coordinator

About the Role

Oversee and coordinate activities for seniors and youth within the Department of Senior Affairs, including fitness, nutrition, senior information and referral services, family caregiver support services, youth and inter-generational activities, programs, and events. Implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative and professional tasks in support of the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate senior activities and programs, including personal care, recreation and fitness, nutrition and meal distribution, senior information and referral services, family caregiver support services, and inter-generational activities, programs, and events. May oversee and coordinate youth programs at the Multigenerational Center.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Supervise staff in the implementation of various senior activities and programs; coordinate staff and volunteer training.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and participate in special events, support group activities, and educational sessions for the senior community; promote, supervise, and evaluate senior special events and activities.
• May oversee the daily operations of a meal site program for seniors; order meals to be delivered; coordinate transportation; ensure proper delivery and service in a timely manner.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within assigned senior affairs program; prepare program event and facility marketing material, including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and brochures; provide information and referral services to program participants and the general public.
• Organize, schedule, and implement senior affairs activities and other related programs; maintain community resources database as needed.
• Schedule usage of facilities for activities, including social, cultural, and recreational functions; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain records for senior programs and volunteers; maintain and file various senior affairs reports; prepare statistical reports and maintain program databases as required.
• Monitor and inspect senior affairs facilities; schedule maintenance and secure facilities.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings; maintain awareness of new developments in the field of senior affairs; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Communicate and work with the private sector to obtain funding for special programs as required.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to the provision of senior services.
• Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social services, education, recreation, or gerontology.
• Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following fields: social services, community services, physical fitness, or recreation, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid C.P.R. Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, moving objects/vehicles, and inclement weather conditions; work closely with others.
• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.