Program Coordinator For Seniors

Overview

 

The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Cebter is hiring a Program Coordinator For Senior  and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

 

Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125

Pay Range:

 

Plans, organizes, and implements recreation programs for senior citizens such as social-recreation activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, and trips/excursions. Directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years’ experience as a recreation leader or related experience in a public or private recreation program involving the planning, scheduling, implementation and supervision of recreation programs for senior citizens; or substituting successful completion of college level course work in recreation, physical education, gerontology, or a related field for the experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, implements and evaluates the programs and services which are offered for the senior program
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• Determine program needs through target group assessment
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• Plan and coordinate special events to enhance the quality of life for senior participants.
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• Supervise volunteers to assist with the needs of the senior program.
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• Drive passenger vans to and from various senior center activities and programs.
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• Plans and coordinates special senior events such as Thanksgiving Luncheon, field trips, and social activities.
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• Organize and provide quality services in a cost-effective manner
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• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
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• Obtain first aid/CPR certificate within 6 months after hire date
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• Perform other duties within the scope of the position

 

Qualifications

Two years of college, business school, or specialized education focused on seniors. Experience can substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

• Must understand Senior citizen programming-philosophies, principles and practices;
• Must have an understanding of Community resources available for older adults;
• Must be able to plan and organize recreation programs for older adults;
• Must be able to work well with older adults
• Communicate and express ideas effectively, both verbally and written
• Must have a valid driver’s license