Senior Services Program Assistant

Under general supervision, provides program administrative assistance and support to assigned Senior Center and Senior Center Supervisor to ensure that the Center runs efficiently and smoothly and in compliance with all rules and regulations; plans and implements activities for senior clients; maintains client records; and performs other duties as assigned.Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and two years of customer service experience in a recreational activities program or similar work in a Parks and Recreation Department, Community Center, or other related service organization that includes coordinating planned activities and/or programs, providing office administrative support functions for the program(s), and assisting with general operations and functions of the facility; preferably in senior/elderly service programs OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

 
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Serve Safe Certification within six months of hire date.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Must pass a background check applicable to position.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.In area of assignment:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; provides general advice and counsel to staff; and may assist and/or provide input in the preparation of developmental staff work plans.
• Assists in providing a variety of driving or chauffeuring services to seniors to and from various activities including transportation to and from the senior center for meals, medical appointments, and shopping trips; provides assistance to senior citizens getting into and out of the van; and makes deliveries of homebound meals as needed.
• Assists drivers in monitoring day to day vehicle maintenance, including preventative maintenance schedules, to ensure safety of vehicle and is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, both inside and out; reports vehicle malfunctions and/or accidents to the supervisor immediately; completes required paperwork and accident reports; ensures all documentation pertaining to vehicles and drivers are in vehicles at all times; ensures proper safety equipment is working and installed in each vehicle such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits; and maintains and records vehicle mileage, fuel usage and passenger counts per vehicle.
• Provides program and administrative assistance to the Senior Center Supervisor in conducting services and programs at the Center; coordinates assigned programs and activities at the Center including making contact with seniors to explain available programs; makes assessments of individual needs in accordance with guidelines; compiles and prepared proper documentation related to Center performance; and maintains and monitors all meal site records for the Center.
• Assists custodial staff with cleaning and general custodial services as directed; monitors levels of supplies available and informs supervisor, in writing, when new supplies are needed or required.
• Assists kitchen staff with picking up food from the meal site, preparing, packaging, serving food and cleaning as needed.
• Oversees and monitors lunchtime activities, collection of donations, and accessibility for those with handicaps; makes announcements and coordinates special planned activities during lunch.
• Compiles a variety of information and enters into program software; conducts research and compiles Center newsletter; and cross trains staff and fills in as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
 
Position reports to the Senior Center Supervisor; some positions may exercise limited supervision over lower level staff.

Salary : $34,715 - $39,936