Description

Are you ready to change lives?

The Senior Friendship Centers has an opening for an

Activities Coordinator

The Activities Coordinator supports the daily operation of a lunch dining site and promotes social engagement among the senior attendees through activities such as games, exercise, crafts and more. This is a great position for people who enjoy working with seniors and have a friendly, upbeat personality. Retirees, students and anyone looking to work regular part-time hours from Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm are encouraged to apply. Part time.

The mission of the Senior Friendship Centers is to build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging. Older adults throughout four counties in Southwest Florida are relying on Senior Friendship Centers for help with nutrition, adult day services, social engagement, education, help in times of crisis, and so much more.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working as an integral member of our team and embodies the core values of the Senior Friendship Centers including: Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Collaboration.

Essential Functions:

Operational

• Engage participants with conversation, support, and a nutritious meal. Research, develop and oversee activities according to participant interests.
• Partner with local agencies and volunteers to offer classes, speakers, and learning opportunities or other activities at the dining sites.
• Manage the daily operations of a congregate meal dining site.
• Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.
• Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
• Additional site maintenance or building cleaning may be assigned depending on location.
• Ensure supplies are properly stored, and kitchen and storage areas are secured at end of shift.
• Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
• Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
• Supervise, train, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Work closely with vendors to assure menu compliance, quality control, and timely delivery. Oversee and reconcile the accurate ordering and serving of meals; prepare and take reservations and cancellations.

• Complete assessments and assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition Program.
• Report 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.

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.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Volunteers.

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, office space adaptation when traveling, and a moderate noise level.
• Senior Friendship Centers is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Travel:

• Daily travel to a regular congregate meal site location is required. Occasional travel to other meal site locations to assist with program support and training may occur.
• Travel within the several counties in which Senior Friendship Centers Inc. operates may be occur 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.

EEO statement:

It is the policy of Senior Friendship Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

Qualifications

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.
• Management experience is desirable, not required.
• Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other basic computer software and hardware, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Basic computer skills and basic mathematic skills are required for administrative tasks, including use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for certain dining locations.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of a physical location.

Additional eligibility requirements:

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