Title: Evidence-Based Program Instructor

Department: Senior Services

Type: Part-Time / Retirement Only

Salary Range: Grade 60

Location: Lexington/Thomasville

Hourly Rate: $15.63 per hour

General Statement of Duties

Facilitates evidence-based programs for the Senior Centers in Lexington and Thomasville.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing evidence-based programs, which includes instruction, promotion and follow-up at the Senior Centers and other designated community locations. The position works within board-established policies and organizational guidelines and reports program progress through periodic conferences and meetings. This position works under the immediate supervision of the Senior Center Manager.

Illustrative Examples of Work

- Obtain certification in evidence-based programs as determined by Senior Center Managers.

- Coordinate and lead evidence-based classes as part of Senior Center programming in the Lexington and Thomasville Senior Centers and other designated community locations.

- Seek additional training as required to maintain certifications.

- Assist with community events as needed to promote evidence-based programs.

- Follow up with program participants to encourage long-term participation in Senior Center programming.

- Maintain records, data processing, filing and reports.

- Administer pre and post outcome surveys.

- Provide weekly fitness room orientation at both Senior Centers as schedule allows.

- Monitor activity within the fitness room and provide assistance as needed. Ensure machines are properly maintained reporting needed repairs to Senior Center Manager.

- Provide assistance to Senior Activities Coordinators as needed in program planning for wellness activities.

- Promote health services for older adults.

- Provide office coverage for evening Senior Center programs.

- Perform other related tasks as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to coordinate and implement county-wide programs.

- Ability to provide assistance for various programs of the Senior Center.

- Must have general knowledge of issues that affect seniors of all ages and abilities.

- Must have working knowledge of the most common diseases and/or functional disorders of the aging.

- Ability to use sound judgement and discretion.

- Ability to use computers, job-specific software programs and multimedia equipment.

- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various groups, including older adults, citizen committees, service provider agencies, the business community, and public officials.

- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

- Ability to lead classes and make public presentations.

Physical Requirements

- Physical ability to use fitness equipment and lead basic stretching exercises for older adults.

- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, walking, talking, standing, hearing, and repetitive motions.

- Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; perform accounting; operate a computer terminal; perform extensive reading; and use of measurement devices.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and experience in senior health promotion including nutrition and exercise is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.

- Must have CPR and Basic First Aid certifications.