The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Cebter is hiring a Program Coordinator For Senior and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick timeEmployer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC InsuranceMost importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125
Pay Range:
Plans, organizes, and implements recreation programs for senior citizens such as social-recreation activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, and trips/excursions. Directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Two years’ experience as a recreation leader or related experience in a public or private recreation program involving the planning, scheduling, implementation and supervision of recreation programs for senior citizens; or substituting successful completion of college level course work in recreation, physical education, gerontology, or a related field for the experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Responsibilities Develops, organizes, implements and evaluates the programs and services which are offered for the senior program Determine program needs through target group assessment Plan and coordinate special events to enhance the quality of life for senior participants. Supervise volunteers to assist with the needs of the senior program. Drive passenger vans to and from various senior center activities and programs. Plans and coordinates special senior events such as Thanksgiving Luncheon, field trips, and social activities. Organize and provide quality services in a cost-effective manner Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends Obtain first aid/CPR certificate within 6 months after hire date Perform other duties within the scope of the positionQualifications
Two years of college, business school, or specialized education focused on seniors. Experience can substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Must understand Senior citizen programming-philosophies, principles and practices; Must have an understanding of Community resources available for older adults; Must be able to plan and organize recreation programs for older adults; Must be able to work well with older adultsCommunicate and express ideas effectively, both verbally and written Must have a valid driver’s license Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs
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