Senior Center Services Director 2 (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co Area Agency on Aging
Senior Center Services Director 2 (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co Area Agency on Aging
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USD 41310 - 41310
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate dedicated and organized professional who is devoted to the overall health and well-being of our senior population If so Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome a Senior Center Services Director 2 to serve as the Nutritional Project Director for the congregate meal program. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We look forward to meeting you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Senior Center Services Director 2 you will be responsible for serving the residents of Luzerne and Wyoming counties by providing oversight and administration of the congregate meal program in 16 different centers in addition to maintaining the current nutrition services policy as developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. You will provide nutrition and sanitation training and in-services to center staff and volunteers to ensure compliance with all current nutrition regulations. This professional also conducts site visits to ensure compliance with all local state and federal mandates regarding policies and procedures. Another primary focus of this position is monitoring and assessing the quality of nutrition and social programs through meetings with advisory groups surveying consumers and through on-site evaluations. Strong critical thinking skills are employed to develop and recommend relevant policies and procedures for the overall operation of involved senior centers.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four (4) years of experience in a food service social service or recreation program including one (1) year in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity or two (2) years as a Senior Center Manager. College or business school may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years for the general experience;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
