JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR (PART TIME)!
Responsible position involved in the organization, implementation, and evaluation of multiple services/activities within the Senior Services Division; as well as, routine manual kitchen and food handling work in receiving, packaging, and/or serving food at senior center. Lead work in overseeing the operation of a congregate dining site serving persons over 60 years of age or disabled.
Essential Job Functions
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- Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and equipment requirements of nutrition programs.
- Knowledge of the needs within the community
- Knowledge of the procedures involved in a social service program.
- Knowledge of computer programs such as word processing and have the ability to enter into a data base.
- Requires some latitude in independent judgment and decision\-making.
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with associates, subordinates, and the public.
- Must be able to work independently and without close supervision.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
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Conducts site activities geared toward socialization among participants and arranges for varied presentations by other agencies or individuals offering useful entertainment or enlightenment designed to interest older persons. Prepares steam table and serving utensils. Receives, counts, checks temperature and taste tests all foods upon arrival at site. Reads invoices, records temperatures and other pertinent data. Cleans trays, utensils, steam table, refrigerator, surrounding area, and related equipment daily. Maintains clean storage area. Monitors stored food condition. Ensures adherence to all food\-handling policies and procedures. Oversees the meal and transportation reservation process. Coordinates the activities of volunteers, Home Delivery Drivers, and senior employment staff in the receiving, serving, and/or packaging of food items for both congregate and home\-delivered consumption. Interviews, selects, and trains the team of site staff and volunteers. Recruits and trains volunteers for home delivery and site assistance and monitors their performance. Performs the duties of any of these positions when vacant. Assists in the administration of activity program areas, registers participants, answers inquiries, develops posters and publications, opens and closes facility, and ensures proper cleanup. Assists with the initial client intake and assessment process. Prepares reports as required by supervisor, i.e., attendance, accident, and program evaluations. May also assist in preparing publicity and written program descriptions. Enters client reservations for meals and generates a Daily Meal Order via a computer. Responsible for security and safety of area or facility; enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions; maintains order and discipline, sets up equipment and rooms. May be responsible for a facility operation in absence of a supervisor. Recommends, assigns, and evaluates facility maintenance. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communications. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Experience working with the public, preferably with the elderly. Experience in the operation of personal computer.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. 701B certification must be obtained within 90 days after date of hire. Certification in CPR and First Aid must be received within six (6\) months of employment.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG\-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug\-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Under Section 295\.07, F.S., Chapter SSA\-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference\-eligible applicants.
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Benefits include Florida Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), deferred compensation, and annual medical leave buy\-back. Benefits may apply depending on hours.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre\-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.