Senior Services Program Specialist – North Cobb Senior Center

About the role

This position is within the North Cobb Senior Center, located at 3900 S Main St, Acworth, GA 30101 and will be responsible for working with center participants, planning and implementing events, trips, activities and programs for the center.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, organizes, promotes and directs senior programs, activities and/or services in and assigned area: in addition to the instruction of classes, responsibilities may include fund raising, preparing flyers, planning, directing volunteers, and setting up for special events.
• Counsels and instructs participants in assigned classes for different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; obtains or provides instruction in activities; and may oversee facility operations related to assigned class instruction.
• Collects and analyzes data related to assigned program and maintains database of participants.
• Collaborates with community groups and other agencies: recruits, screens, and trains volunteers, interns majoring in therapeutic recreation, and other community service providers in support of senior programs.
• Ensures facility safety by inspecting facilities, grounds, and equipment for unsafe conditions: prepares assigned facility for classes/events; sets up tables and chairs, exercise equipment, or audio or visual; arranges facilities, meeting rooms and equipment according to daily schedules, programs and projects of the assigned area.
• Enforces established safety precautions, policies, procedures, and regulations of the area of assignment.
• Collects, records, and deposits fees, maintaining appropriate accounting according to established departmental policy and procedure; and prepares documents and reports related to the collection of fees and deposits.
• Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on center activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; maintains sign-in sheets; utilizes petty cash fund; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies for area of assignment; and reports damage, losses or maintenance needs to supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by three years of experience providing programs and services to senior citizens or other special population group.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.

Physical Abilities

• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, or traffic hazards.