Description

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. has an opening for

Adult Day Services Program Assistant - 70 hours per week

People Helping People has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for over 50 years, and we are looking for a dynamic Adult Day Services Program Assistant! The Program Assistant will be play an essential role in assisting with the daily operation of the Adult Day Services programs. We are seeking a positive and friendly individual who thrives on living out our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and compassion.

Our Adult Day Services Programs offers a safe and welcoming place to spend the day for loved ones dealing with dementia or other frailties of aging. Our guests enjoy engaging activities, music, art/pet therapy, cognitive stimulation, socialization, cozy fireplaces, comfy chairs, and a spacious outdoor area.

This is a 70-hour/week full-time, Monday - Friday position. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b with employer match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and more! If you are interested in joining our growing team and sharing your talents with Senior Friendship Centers as our ADS Program Assistant, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions:

Operational:

• Assists with the daily functions and activities of the Adult Day Services (ADS) Program.
• Remains actively engaged with clients at all times, to include, but not limited to: initiate conversation with clients, seek to understand client wants and needs, promote positive attitude with clients at all times, and encourage client participation in activities.
• Actively contributes to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment
• Ensures space and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of each day
• Communicates in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with clients and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large
• Maintains an understanding and awareness of all aspects of the program.
• Plans and implements assigned therapeutic activity programs for ADS clients.
• Evaluates and implements assistance needed with activities of daily living; ADLs. (i.e. ambulation, toileting, transfers, eating, etc.)
• Assists with maintenance of participant rosters, including attendance, sign-in, and meal service.
• Ability to understand and follow food safety and compliance standards.
• Communicates and documents participant-specific observations, interests, and needs.
• Embraces new technologies and concepts as the program needs grow.
• Assists with administrative work as directed.
• Willing and able to flex work hours to meet program staffing needs.
• Reports any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.

Organizational:

• Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required. Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.
• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment may vary between locations and include stairs and a moderate noise level.
• ADS staff may also assist clients outside the building on company property.
• Senior Friendship Centers is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Other Duties:

Please note: while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Competencies:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to be caring and compassionate without developing emotional involvement.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Experience working with elders with cognitive and physical impairments.
• Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer software, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Basic computer skills are required for administrative tasks.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting, walking, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of a physical location.
• Must be able to assist potentially frail seniors in wheelchairs or using assistive devices.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to other ADS program locations to assist with program duties and training may be requested.
• Travel within the several counties in which Senior Friendship Centers Inc. operates may be required as frequently as needed to support operations, fundraising, and outreach.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based level II background screening, tuberculosis screen, and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications