Senior Center Operator 1 Dallas Luzerne-Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging

The Senior Center Operator 1 is under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Projects the absence of the Senior Center Operator 1 the Senior Center Operator 1 is responsible for planning and implementing programs and/or activities in the active adult center.
In addition the employee is responsible to ensure that the active adult center functions in a manner that promotes the well-being of each participant and the centers programming is consistent with the policy of the Area Agency on Aging and the other appropriate state and local agencies.

• Food Service:
  The responsibilities of this position include:
  Responsible for maintaining the inventory of the nutrition supplies and all of the nutrition records for the center
  Overseeing the nutrition component of the active adult center program including but not limited to applicable health andsanitation regulations
  Daily monitoring of the quality of bulk foods which include checking the temperature and portion sizes
  Preheat ng the steam serving counter preparing the hot and cold beverages setting up the serving counter with thefood trays d15hes and utensils
  Coordinating the distribution of the food items with the assistance of the volunteers
  Process any part c1pant s request for a therapeutic diet
  Food Sanitation:
  Sanitizing the dining serving and kitchen areas
  Responsible for coordinating the washing of the pots and pans and other preparatory utensils
  Other duties will include coordinating the cleaning of the refrigerators food carts coffee pots and any other equipmentwith the assistance of volunteers
  Programs:
  Responsible for the planning and implementing of various programs for the active adult center
  Oversee the counting and depositing of the nutrition contributions
  Encourage the volunteers to participate within the center
  Maintain a record of attendance and the volunteer hours for the center
  Schedule the transportation for the center
  Encourage program clients to participate in the recreational and instructional activities in the center
  Attend the monthly nutrition meetings and various trainings
  The individual acts as agency representative in all center related programs involving consumers including responding to questions for information via email in person or over the telephone and making referrals to consumers to appropriatehuman service agencies to obtain benefits and services to which they are eligible to receive
  Performs other duties as required
  
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to perform basic arithmetical operations; addition subtraction multiplication division
Ability to organize and lead the activities of people individually and in groups
Ability to record information on standardized forms either manually or through the use of computer software programs. This includes the names and addresses of the consumers the total number of consumers in attendance receipts expenditures and related data of funds
Ability to establish effective working relationships with the consumers co-workers and personnel from various public and private agencies.

RECRUITMENT METHODS:
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

• Seniority Promotion: Bidding employees within the designated seniority unit when collective bargaining unit obligation(s) have been met then the following recruitment methods may be used:
• Promotion Without Examination
• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement
• Civil Service Lists

ELIGIBILITY -ALL CANDIDATES):
1.) Meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for this position:

• Three months of experience in providing direct services in a human services education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical intellectual or emotional disabilities; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania
3.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements: None
4.)Be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations

ELIGIBILITY - COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY: CLASS RESTRICTIONS:
1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications: None

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.
2.) Meritorious Service defined as

• The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting

• The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory

3.)Seniority defines: A minimum of twelve months in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 01/18/2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the How to Apply. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Stone
Human Services Division Head




POSITION DETAILS:

Non-Exempt
Part time
Civil Service
Permanent
Union
Hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Pay Range: 33

** YOU MUST HOLD CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSTING **

HOW TO APPLY:

All EXTERNAL CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via:

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