Center Assistant

Job Overview:

The Center Assistant assists in the overall operation of Center activities including assistance with office duties, recruitment and enrollment; certification of eligibility; transportation of participants and/or delivery of home bound meals; and assistance with kitchen and/or janitorial duties as necessary. While there is no direct supervision of employees, the Center Assistant will assume day-to-day responsibilities of the Site Manager in his/her absence, as assigned.

Responsibilities:

The Center Assistant may be required to carry out duties in one or more of the following functional areas/roles, as needed and assigned. However, this does not preclude assignment to other duties, as needed.

• Assist with recruitment of participants.
• Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and reports as requested by Supervisor. Keep required documentation concerning daily activities and services.
• Assist supervisor with daily, weekly and monthly reports. Assist with maintaining participant records.
• Certify and/or recertify client eligibility.
• Visit homebound clients to determine eligibility for carry-out meals and refer clients to other needed services.
• Document ARChoice clients.
• Assist with Center programs and providing Center activities.
• Provide information to program participants.
• Assist with the home delivered meal program. Assist in getting meals ready for delivery. Deliver carry-out meals to the homebound, when assigned or as needed.
• Arrange transportation for clients. Transport clients to and from the center and other facilities, as needed.
• Participate and assist in fundraising activities.
• Maintain center areas, grounds and vehicles in clean condition.
• Assist supervisor by answering telephone, making bank deposits, preparing payroll information, preparing contribution reports and placing grocery orders.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, organized environment.
• Wash and sterilize serving trays, dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. Clean sinks, equipment, appliances and cooking and serving areas.
• Wrap silverware.
• Wash and hang dish towels and aprons. Serve meals.
• Make copies, file correspondence and other records. Schedule appointments.
• Assist in building positive self-concepts and individual strengths of clients.
• Keep up-to-date and knowledgeable about applicable policies, procedures and regulations of specific programs, as assigned.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and conferences.
• Perform job duties in an ethical manner Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other responsibilities and assist in other projects as required.
• Because the job is considered a safety-sensitive position, the employee in this position will be subject to unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing as permitted by law.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must consistently encourage, promote, and conduct themselves in a manner to support the Agency’s Mission Statement: Our mission is to help seniors, caregivers and others in need to lead independent meaningful and dignified lives.
• The employee must consistently encourage, promote, and conduct themselves in a manner to support the Agency’s Vision Statement: Our vision is enriching the lives of those we serve.
• The employee must consistently encourage, promote, and conduct themselves in a manner to support the Agency’s Values: Our values are as follows: dedicated to integrity, passion for serving, committed to quality, strengthening relationships, and assurance of accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14