Older Adult Center Recreation Specialist

Older Adult Center Recreation Specialist

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Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, provide virtual and on-site services to seniors of the senior center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Ensure activity sign in sheets are accurately completed and submitted to the Data Specialist for Inputting in the Department for the Aging’s, Senior Tracking Accounting Recording System (STARS) daily.
  • Ensures senior safety during recreational activities.
  • Performs virtual activity services to homebound older adults.
  • Assist older adults with set-up of zoom link and encourage them to attend virtual activities for social engagement
  • Maintains and complies with the standards set by Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene including, city, state, federal governing guidelines.
  • Reports potential unsafe conditions to the Activities Coordinator immediately.
  • Keeps accurate and up-to-date records in a neat and organized manner.
  • Maintains up-to-date activity flyers on bulletin boards and social media.
  • Conducts Outreach for program services at center.
  • Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties:
  • Program Activity Calendar
  • Monthly Units of Service
  • First Aid, AED, CPR
  • Maintains and meet all unit targets and goals.
  • Plans and coordinates, recreational, social, educational, and health activities for In-Home services.
  • Maintains an accurate list of support linkage groups.
  • Refers seniors to social services support linkages by providing case assistance, and- information and referral.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
  • Develops alternative solutions with the In-Home Coordinator.
  • Works with Leadership in program planning and development.

Qualifications:

  • Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean Abstract

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Directly supervise all volunteers and/or consultants in the activity services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Job Type: Full-time

Salary details: $43,000.00 per year

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