Senior Services-Activities Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Expectation of Employee:
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence; collaboration; innovation; respect personalization; commitment to the community; accountability and ownership.
Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Senior Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing a variety of services to enhance the quality of life and the well-being of senior citizens. This position is responsible for directing the day-to-day administration of various activities/programs designed to meet the needs of the aging population. The incumbent coordinates the provision of services to the participants and promotes these programs which address the recreational, social,
emotional, and nutritional and health needs of the client population.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Plans and develops social and recreational programming incorporating ideas and suggestions from clients
• Assist in designing & implementing recreational programs for program participants
• Participates in and supports a team approach in the planning and development of the social and recreational programming.
• Demonstrates a caring interpersonal approach and able to communicate with others who are experiencing communication difficulties
• Provides information and make appropriate referrals to older adults needing assistance.
• Keep daily attendance & document participation in activities
Demonstrates receptiveness to ideas and readily participates in implementing change
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities, day field trips, and special recreational events for seniors
• Secures adequate supervision for all senior events, including field trips.
• Maintain client confidentiality and excellent customer service
• Encourage involvement from the local community to attend activities.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established agency’s policies.
• Keep Program Manager promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters and suggest alternative courses of action which may be taken
• Support the goal of increasing awareness of all PACO programs and services in the community and to increase the number of participants
• Other duties may be assigned by the Program Manager to meet agency and/or programs needs
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience or Associate Degree or two (2) years college or with one (1) year relevant experience as a recreation leader or related experience in programs 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.
• A valid NJ Driver’s license
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Our mission is to empower and assist the community to attain its desired successes. PACO accomplishes this mission by providing a variety of social, human, and educational services. PACO also works to provide affordable housing to low-and-moderate income families and participates in educational reform efforts.

Company Description

Our mission is to empower and assist the community to attain its desired successes. PACO accomplishes this mission by providing a variety of social, human, and educational services. PACO also works to provide affordable housing to low-and-moderate income families and participates in educational reform efforts.