Wellness Center Coordinator - Part Time

Performs responsible support work managing the serving of meals and the coordination and implementation of various wellness activities at congregate meal Wellness sites to eligible customers 60 years of age and older. Work is performed under regular supervision, reporting to the Nutrition Program Supervisor.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Plans and coordinates required programming such as nutrition education, physical activity, and exercise according to the Virginia Department for the Aging Program Standards.
• Prepares and submits activity calendar for each three-monthly cycle coordinating speakers, presentations, and special programming with outside community partners.
• Provides congregate meal service to nutrition participants by coordinating the daily meal service tasks and maintains confidentiality of participants. Uses reservation system when ordering meals.
• Completes required paperwork on annual basis or as needed to maintain participant’s eligibility.
• Prepares, maintains and/or submits congregate meal program reports as required, by the 5th of the month.
• Recruits, trains, orient and instruct volunteer workers at the site.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for participants to include fire drill training, evacuation procedures, etc.
• Provides information to Transit for services and transportation, in a timely manner
• Liaison for participants for congregate meals. Registers participants for special programs (Senior Farmers; Market, etc).
• Receives and completes transportation requests.
• Enforces health, sanitary and safety regulations in the nutrition site, to include wiping down tables, chairs, and high touch surfaces daily
• Assist as required with shelf stable, frozen, emergency, and breakfast meals inventory, loading and unloading, record keeping and explanation of meals to seniors.
• Responsible for room set-up (to include tables and chairs), teardown and service operations for all center activities.
• Primary contact for community partner for reporting of safety or maintenance concerns.
• Performs additional tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively interact with public, especially older adult population.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older adults, meal service and ability to follow menu instructions.
• Plans and coordinates required programming such as nutrition education, physical activity, and exercise according to the Virginia Department for the Aging Program Standards.
• Maintain and clean food service areas, equipment, and common areas to assure that the clients are in a clean and safe environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Candidate must be proficient in the use of technology. Must be comfortable with using Microsoft Office to include Excel. Must have data entry skills as well aptitude for learning industry specific software.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in planning, conducting, and instructing activities suitable for older adults and food handling/serving experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, Food Handlers Card Certification.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and record must be meet agency requirements.
• CPR Certification preferred

This is a part-time position working a Monday through Friday schedule (25 hours per week).

COMPENSATION:

$15.94 per hour

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. Senior Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact seniorserviceshr@principlestrategies.com.

Since 1972 Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia has been helping older adults and their caregivers live with choice and dignity.