Senior Services Coordinator - Parks and Recreation - Part-Time

Title: Senior Services Coordinator

Department: Parks Recreation and Public Areas Maintenance

Status: NonExempt Parttime

Nature of Work

This parttime position is responsible for coordinating services and enrichment programs for senior residents. The position is dedicated to promoting senior services that advance the goal of an agefriendly community and facilitating aging in place. Position will be expected to work 20 hours per week.

Most of the work is performed indoors at the Community Center. However some outdoor operational duties are required for recreational senior activities. Must be a selfstarter and capable of working independently.

Examples of Work

• Liaison to the Senior Commission
• Work in Collaboration with St. Louis Countys AgeFriendly Program
• Developing Program to Provide Services to Seniors
• Coordinate and Supervise Volunteers for Senior Programs and Services
• Promote Senior Services Orally and in Writing
• Conduct Community Outreach Designed to Engage Seniors
• Identify Gaps in Services to Seniors
• Serves as a Spokesperson Before Audiences in Coordination with Department Director
• Develop and Lead a Comprehensive Wellness Program for Seniors
• Assist the Director With Development of the Budget for Senior Programming
• Additional Duties and Special Projects as Assigned

Desirable Knowledge Abilities and Skills

• Able to build and maintain knowledge of and relationships with nonprofits faithbased organizations governments and community organizations that provide services to seniors in the region.
• Ability to independently perform duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas in English effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must maintain effective working relationship with supervisor coworkers and the public.
• Must be able to work well with older adults.
• Possess high integrity.
• Ability to obtain first aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Desired Experience and Training

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in a field relevant or related to gerontology.
• Highly Computer Literate and proficient in WORD EXCEL and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize communitywide events.
• Experience and expertise in senior program development.
• Ability to attend to incoming phone calls.

Physical/Visual

• Hearing walking reaching stooping bending climbing and lifting.
• Assist with lifting material or equipment up to 20lbs.
• Ability to work inside and outside.
• Ability to comprehend complex materials.
• Five finger manipulation.

Application and Contact Information

Apply online at: assure consideration applications should be received by 5:00 pm March 8 2024.

Overall Physical Strength Demands:

The office environment is typical with no unusual requirements. Some travel between locations may be required.

Physical strength for this position is indicated below with X

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts regularly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 2050 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. regularly.

Exerting 50100 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 1020 lbs. regularly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally 50100 lbs. frequently or up to 2050 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment:

C

Regularly

Over 70

F

Frequently

41 to 70

O

Occasionally

16 to 40

R

Rarely

Up to 15

N

Never

0

Physical Demand

Frequency

Sitting

O

Talking

C

Hearing

C

Feeling attributes of objects (e.g. determining size shape temperature or texture by touching with fingertips)

O

Grasping

C

Pushing

O

Standing

F

Walking

F

Driving

F

Reaching with hands/arms

F

Stooping kneeling crouching crawling

R

Climbing or balancing

R

Repetitive wrist and or finger movement

F

Moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor

R

Physical support and care of children (e.g. diapering feeding positioning etc.

N

Environmental Conditions:

C

Regularly

Over 70

F

Frequently

41 to 70

O

Occasionally

16 to 40

R

Rarely

Up to 15

N

Never

0

Environmental Condition

Frequency

Work in confined spaces (crawl spaces shafts pipelines)

N

Wet humid conditions (nonweather)

C

Varying inclement outdoor weather conditions

C

Vibration

O

Work in hazardous traffic conditions (does not include regular traffic commute)

F

Extreme cold (nonweather; 1 hour)

F

Extreme heat (nonweather; >100 deg. F for > 1 hour)

F

Subject to oils (mechanical or food)

O

Required to wear a respirator

R

Fumes or airborne particles

F

Work near moving mechanical parts

F

Work in high dangerous places

O

Risk of electrical shock

R

Potentially hazardous bodily fluids

N

Potentially hazardous or cancercausing agents or chemicals

F

Visual Activities:

Activity

Usually Required

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Yes

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Yes

Threedimensional vision ability to judge distance and space relationships.

Yes

Precise handeye coordination.

Yes

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Yes

Noise Exposure:

Level

Indicator

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate noises (i.e. an office with conversations photocopiers and/or computer printers.

X

Loud noise

Very loud noise

Description of loud or very loud noise:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

Required Experience:

Senior IC