Senior Center Associate, Floater II

Type:Part-timeSalary/Pay Rate:$21.50/hr Posted Date:01/05/2024 2:26 PM

Nutrition

Part-time, 29 hours per week, Non-Exempt

The Senior Center Associate II is a floating position and will be assigned job duties within the Nutrition Program. The incumbent will be responsible for various functions to support six senior wellness centers and Nutrition and Health Administrator programmatic needs. The incumbent will be assigned to a senior center on daily or weekly basis and will perform and/or assist different job titles on a continuous basis to insure the smooth function county operated senior center to which she/he is assigned. The employee: ensures that the food, food handling practices and facility cleanliness meet health, food safety and program policy standards. The employee provides information to clients, assists in the day-to-day functioning of the senior center and responds to client and food service emergencies. The employee will plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a wide range of activities, programs, events and community service initiatives that educate, promote wellness and motivate clients toward healthy behaviors. The incumbent's information & assistance about responsibilities include the provision of community-based services, marketing, report preparation required for Federal/State/County funding, records maintenance, quality assurance activities and emergency preparation tasks/response activities to address building and client emergencies. The employee promotes a positive senior center environment by treating fellow workers, volunteers, senior center guests and all work-related contacts with respect and courtesy.

Essential Requirements

• Associate Degree in Social Services, Recreation, Health or Geriatric related field

• Experience planning & executing events & activities

• Excellent decision making, time management and organizational skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team; experience in problem solving and ability to resolve issues by applying knowledge of policies/procedures

• Detail oriented and ability to produce accurate work; ability to prioritize tasks to result in smooth operations; ability to multitask in a direct service environment

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate clearly in English; ability to communicate effectively with diverse clientele; public speaking experience

• Computer Literacy (Word, Excel/PowerPoint)

• Intermediate math/clerical skills

• Ability to pass state or local food handlers' training tests

• Ability to pass Office on Aging & Disability Services tests on Nutrition Program policies and procedures (Passing score = 80)

• Valid NJ driver's license and ability to travel independently to various work locations as assigned; during staffing or other emergencies, travel may be required with little to no advance notice

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi)

• Food Service experience/Serv Safe Certified/ability to pass state and local food safety/sanitation tests

• Experience working with older adults

• Customer Service experience