Job Information
The Salvation Army Program Coordinator For Seniors in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Overview
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 time
Employer 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 Insurance
Most 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 position
Qualifications
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 adults
Communicate and express ideas effectively, both verbally and written
Must have a valid driver’s license
Job LocationsUS-MA-Dorchester
Job ID 2024-13539
Category Human Services
Type Regular Part-Time