Employment

Foster Grandparent Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foster Grandparent Program in various Volunteer Stations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Gerontology, Education or a related area; and 2 years’ experience working with volunteers and/or program coordination experience, particularly with the elderly population or low-income population. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and current auto insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position and are not to be considered as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Provides general supervision and support to Foster Grandparents:

• With Volunteer Station staff, assigns the volunteers to children with special needs.  Maintains required records (including child assignment documentation) pertaining to these assignments, and supervises the Foster Grandparent activities.
• Arranges for volunteer benefits at the Volunteer Station, including meals, hours and transportation consistent with the Foster Grandparent schedule, the terms of the approved Memorandum of Understanding, and the regulations of the Corporation for National and Community Service
• Visits each Volunteer Station on a regular basis, usually every five (5) weeks, and prepares site visit reports which are forwarded to the Project Director at least monthly.
• Provides counseling, problem-solving assistance, and policy and regulation interpretation to volunteers and Volunteer Station staff as required.
• Arranges for Foster Grandparent participation in Volunteer Station meetings and special trainings as required, including periodic small-group meetings.
• Provides appropriate Program orientation, including review of teacher information packets, to Volunteer Station staff.
• Provides counseling and referral to Foster Grandparents regarding problems of daily living, community services, and physical exams or physical problems.
• Collects volunteer/child assignment information as directed by the Program Director.
• Conducts a yearly formal interview with each volunteer supervised, including the following:
  • Performance evaluation completed by Volunteer Station supervisor.
  • Performance evaluation prepared by the FGP Coordinator.
  • Income eligibility redetermination.
  • An update of emergency and other personal information in the volunteer personnel file.
  • Assessment of training needs.
• Attends Program staff meetings to provide input for the development of Program procedures, personnel policies, etc., as well as to ensure proper communication among all Program areas.
• Assists the Program Director in the recruitment, interview, selection, orientation, and placement of volunteers.  Develops local contacts for recruitment.
• Participates in planning for and implementing special events such as in-service trainings, recognition, health fairs, children’s fairs, and Advisory Council meetings.  Provides support to volunteers relative to their participation in these events.
• With the Program Director, assists with public relations and provides Program interpretation to community agencies and Volunteer Stations.
• Provides general clerical assistance as required.
• Provides office coverage for other staff members as required.
• On a limited basis, when time permits, assists with a) fund raising activities of the Advisory Council and/or Foster Grandparents, and b) Foster Grandparent planned trips and special events held at times other than work days.
• Assist with promotion of the Foster Grandparent Program through social media and by attending community events.
• Helps to publish a monthly newsletter and news articles that feature the Foster Grandparents
• Uses computer programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, email and others) to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Completes special projects, as assigned, one of which could be verification of volunteer stipend payroll.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends meetings and/or training as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to clearly express ideas orally and in writing, and to perform basic arithmetical operations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, consumers, community leaders, and the public
• Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of older adults
• Skilled in problem-solving
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, and regulations
• Skilled at operating office equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer operation and of specific computer applications pertaining to job
• Ability to teach computer basics, internet access and e-mail
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain composure and remain calm should consumers become aggressive
• Ability to maintain a caseload of consumers in an effective manner
• Ability to prepare records and reports
• Knowledge of the effective functional, organizational, and administrative structuring of volunteer resources
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management including recruitment, selection, placement, training, and retention of volunteers
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate volunteer resources
• Ability to organize and lead the activities of people, individually and in groups
• Ability to manage stress

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in a common workspace with adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation, as well as normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt, noise, stress, and disruptions. Travels to other work sites as needed, 5 or more times per week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and traveling as necessary to carry out essential job duties
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and/or torso as necessary to carry out duties of job
• Occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds

RATE & BENEFITS:  Rate is $16.41/hour based on a 37.5 work week. Agency offers health insurance; employee-paid supplemental vision, dental, life, accident, and disability insurances; vision & dental reimbursement; retirement plan; and paid time off & holidays.

Send cover letters and resumes to humanresources@usaaa17.org by June 4, 2021.

EOE/M/F/SO

Senior Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the daily operation of a community recreation and socialization program designed for persons 60 years of age and older in a facility identified as a Senior Center in Selinsgrove, PA. The Senior Center is to serve as a community focal point where socialization and recreation programs, volunteer opportunities, community resource information, healthy aging activities, and congregate meals are available for all consumers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in a paid or volunteer capacity in a community or non-profit organization providing recreation and/or socialization programs. Must have experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must have hands-on experience with food safety and food service in a public setting and is required to have proof of current/or completed after hire Serv Safe and CPR/First Aid training. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and current auto insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate, coordinate and manage all Senior Center activities and functions within the established guidelines of Pennsylvania Department of Aging Program Directive (APD) and U/SAA policies and procedures.
• Maintains the Senior Center facility as a clean, safe environment.
• Create, publish, and distribute a monthly calendar of diverse activities and events.
• Plans, coordinates, facilitates, and oversees a diverse variety of daily activities for consumers
• Plans, coordinates, and attends all day trips with consumers.
• Ensures that a noontime Agency funded congregate meal is provided by ordering from the contracted provider/caterer.
• Oversight and coordination of periodic or special occasion lunch-time or evening meals not provided by the contracted caterer; involves meal planning, buying ingredients, and cooking the meals.
• Ensures and practices safe food handling, preparation, and storage for all meals as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
• Maintains accurate daily records of all congregate meals ordered and served.
• Maintains an inventory and supplies/disposables and orders as needed.
• Keeps accurate monthly senior center financial and program records according to established PDA and U/SAA policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates with Senior Center manager meetings as scheduled by the Director of Community Services, and attends all other meetings and training sessions as required.
• Recruits, motivates and leads volunteers and center participants in the daily operation and functions of the Senior Center.
• Coordinates monthly business meetings with officers of the senior center; ensures annual elections of officers and adherence with Senior Center by-laws.
• Manages and arranges on-going fund-raising opportunities with Senior Center participants to meet annual expenses and use toward activities/trips, etc.
• Maintains and secures confidential records of each center participant.
• Ensures that SAMS and CoPilot data entries are accurate and completed by required timelines.
• Provide Information and Assistance to consumers who call the center for community resource and referral information and maintains current community resource information in accessible locations throughout the senior center
• Publish senior center activities and events through various forms of media
• Work and maintain relationships and partnerships with local businesses and organizations to meet the goals of the center.
• Responsible for arranging appropriate coverage per Agency and APD policies on vacation or sick days so that the Center can remain open.
• Reports accidents/injuries/incidents to Agency HR and supervisor immediately.
• Required to have proof of current/or completed after hire Serv Safe and CPR/First Aid training

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in a common workspace with adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation, as well as normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt, noise, stress, and disruptions. Travels to other work sites as needed. Travels with participants on planned Center trips (varies).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to be spend long periods of time standing, moving, and being involved in various activities throughout the work day.
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and/or torso as necessary to carry out duties of job.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds.

RATE & BENEFITS:

Rate is $13.85/hour based on a 37.5 work week. Agency offers health insurance; employee-paid supplemental vision, dental, life, accident, and disability insurances; vision & dental reimbursement; retirement plan; and paid time off & holidays.

Please send all cover letters and resumes no later than May 14, 2021.

EOE/M/F/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Senior Centers are currently closed, but this is an in-person job at the center in Selinsgrove.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• community or non-profit: 2 years (Preferred)
• food service/food safety: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office program: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA Driver’s License (Preferred)
• CPR training (Preferred)
• ServSafe training (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No