Senior Day Center Project Coordinator

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty.  Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

 DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Senior Services Supervisor, the Senior Day Center Project Coordinator has responsibility for the development and operation of the Senior Day Center Caregiver Program. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Develop, plan, and organize all phases of operations of the Senior Day Center Caregiver program.
3. Implement and maintain appropriate fiscal program and volunteer records, files, and reports.
4. Assist with hiring, training, and supervising adequate volunteer staff to efficiently carryout, maintain and develop operations of the Senior Day Center Caregiver Program
5. Adhere to and administer personnel policies and procedures for Senior Day Center staff consistent with those of the City of Mesquite.
6. Recruit, select, and orient volunteers; responsible for outreach; seek and identify seniors 60 and older that may qualify, assess, and recommend for the program. 
7. Enhance the total efforts of Senior Day Center through active involvement with community organizations, where appropriate.
8. Implement agreed upon performance measure and other Title III-E Innovation Projects grant requirements.
9. Represent the City at meetings and events with other agencies and the public as requested.
10. Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations opportunities, including social media, in cooperation with City of Mesquite.
11. Prepare promotional materials including flyers, brochures, and press releases.
12. Purchase supplies, materials and equipment related to the program.
13. Attend, lead and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.  Attend and participate in professional meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of senior citizen services or gerontology.
14. Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of Senior Day Center; Provide ongoing support to Senior Day Center volunteers; Appraise volunteer performance to ensure program efficiency.
15. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirement at all times.
16. Follow all applicable rules and regulations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the management of the Program, which occurs three times per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
2. Functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, and volunteers.
3. Abide by City of Mesquite's established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures.
4. May participate in activities to coordinate Senior Center program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, or organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

 Knowledge of:

• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Health & Safety procedures.
• ADSD Service Specifications Family Caregiver Support Services.
• Management skills and computer literacy.
• Report writing and performing presentations, as well as training requirements.
• Excellent communication techniques and skills, both written and oral.

Ability to:

• Be flexible; attend after hours and weekend meetings/events if required.
• Have personal transportation (essential).

Experience, Education and Training:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:     High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Management, CNA or a closely related field preferred.

Experience:     Training and/or experience in working with senior population, caregivers, and volunteers is essential. 

License or Certificate:  Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. 

COMPETENCIES:

Active listening – Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of their interest.  When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.

Change Agility – Effective performers are adaptable.  They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives.  They are effective in the face of ambiguity.  They understand and use change management techniques to help ensure smooth transitions.

Conflict Management – Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process.  They are comfortable with healthy conflict and support and manage differences of opinion.  They thwart destructive competition or friction, and use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.

Delegation – Effective performers willingly entrust work to others.  They provide clear guidelines, monitor, redirect, and set limits as needed.  They provide challenging assignments whenever possible, sharing the authority and providing resources and support that empower others to meet their expectations.

Creativity – Effective performers generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions. They challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives.  They find new ways to look at old problems. They encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.

High Standards – Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.  They continually seek to improve processes and products, and hold staff accountable for quality.  They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

Influence – Effective performers are skilled at directing, persuading, and motivating others.  They are able to flex their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.  They have established a personal power base build on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty.

Organizing and Planning – Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient.  They manage their time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.  They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.

Relationship Building – Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships.  They like interacting with people and are good at it.  They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.  They initiate contacts are readily and maintain them over time. They are able to utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.