Center Coordinator

Title: Center Coordinator

San Mateo County

Department: Nutrition and Senior Centers

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Summary: Manages the daily operation of activities and services at a senior center.

Essential Functions:

1. Manages the center program operations including assisting, coordinating, developing and implementing activities, classes, meal programs and special events. Ensures rooms are set up and cleaned daily according to the activity schedule and lease agreement.

2. Monitors program quality and quantity. Ensures all governmental and agency regulations and policies are followed by the staff and volunteers.

3. Recruits, trains and supervises center staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the center. Coordinate volunteer support.

4. Ensures the site is clean, attractive and safe for participants. Maintains all food, supplies and equipment inventory. Keeps furniture and equipment of the center in good working condition and arranges for repairs and maintenance as needed.

5. Provides translation, information and referrals for program participants and the public.

6. Registers all participants of the center using the intake forms. Compiles monthly reports. Conducts service surveys as needed.

7. Collects and deposits participants’ donations and contributions for nutrition, social activities and classes. Keeps daily financial reports.

8. Conducts community outreach to target populations to ensure that targeted communities have access to the center.

9. Assists with Home Delivered Meal program operation including but not limited to conducting in-home comprehensive assessments for isolated elderly and people with disabilities to evaluate their need for home-delivered meals and their functions in various areas, and/or helping to plan and deliver meals to homebound clients as assigned.

10. Attends staff meetings and other community meetings as assigned.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. College degree preferred or high school graduate with at least three years’ work experience in community service.

2. Must be self-motivated and possess leadership skills.

3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with older adults as well as individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

4. Must be bilingual and bi-literate in English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet.

6. Must pass health screening for TB clearance.

7. Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job: able to lift up to 30 pounds.

8. Must acquire CPR and First Aid certificates within 3 months of employment and maintain current certificates thereafter.

9. Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal vehicle for performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.

10. Must obtain California Food Manager Certification within 3 months from the date of employment.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.