Senior Services Activities Coordinator - ($, - $, Annually DOE

Location

Auburn, WA | United States

Job description

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements a variety of community and human service programs for senior citizens in the Muckleshoot Tribal community.
2. Drive a commercial vehicle with air brakes.
3. Maintain strict confidentiality
4. Plan and coordinate travel arrangements
5. Administer medications while on trips or in case of emergency.
6. Organizes and supervises classes, workshops and activities for senior adults.
7. Surveys the interests and needs of seniors in the community; relays this information to program management to assist in program development.
8. Prepares for publication a variety of brochures, calendars, newsletters, posters, news releases, flyers and related communications regarding senior programs.
9. Responds, in person or on the telephone, to inquiries about senior services and programs.
10. Provides information and referral services for a variety of social services available to senior citizens within the community.
11. Drives a van to provide transportation services for seniors for field trips and other excursions.
12. Prepares and maintains related records and other documents, as required.  
13. Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.



Equivalent to an associate’s degree in recreation, geriatrics, social services or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience working with seniors is required. A valid Washington State commercial driver’s license (CDL), first aid and CPR certification are required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Knowledge of :

• Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Senior recreation philosophy, planning and administration.
• Surrounding area tribes and reservations.
• Medical terminology (i.e.: handicap assistance, etc.).
• Cultural crafts.

  Skilled In :

• Operating a personal computer, including word processing, Publisher, Excel and other applicable software; office equipment (fax/copy machine, mail/stamp machine).
• Operating commercial vehicles with air brakes as well as other tribal vehicles.
• Data entry.
• Operating a chair lift.
• Developing, coordinating and directing varied activities involved in a community seniors program.
• Phone etiquette for reservations.
• Organization and time management.
• Customer service skills.
• Interpersonal and human relations.
• Cultural crafts.

  Ability to:

• Be creative, crafts/production.
• Monitor and track stats.
• Communicate with the community and outside personnel, as well as, other organizations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, Tribal and community leaders, Tribal members, and general public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Do presentations to small or large groups.
• Work independently and/or with supervisor, at all times.
• Receive direct instruction.
• Act in a professional manner in attitude and performance.  

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class . While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderate when in the field.

Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.

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