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

Are you passionate about utilizing your talents to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in Luzerne County? If this speaks to your aspirations, we encourage you to take the next step by submitting your application today. Join our dedicated team at the Area Agency on Aging, where your contributions will be valued and your efforts will directly enhance the well-being of the senior community. This is an opportunity to not only apply your skills but also to engage with a supportive network committed to making a difference. Your involvement can help foster a vibrant and enriching environment for our seniors, and we would love to have you on board.

This role carries significant responsibility within the Senior Center Program, where the individual serves as an assistant to the Director of a versatile Senior Center, which may act as a central hub for community activities. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with the Director to advance the objectives of the center while also possessing the authority to oversee and manage the center independently in the Director's absence.

The essential duties of this position include planning and leading a variety of arts and crafts classes, as well as organizing and executing special programs and activities such as events, parties, and trips. The Assistant Director is tasked with securing knowledgeable speakers for the center's programs covering topics like life skills, education, nutrition, tax preparation, and health issues. Additionally, the role involves escorting groups of seniors on outings, ensuring that travel and meal arrangements are properly coordinated. It is crucial to prioritize the well-being of participants during these trips, providing assistance in any unexpected situations that may arise. Furthermore, the Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating nutrition programs and activities in alignment with the center's operations, as well as managing the completion of membership and attendance forms for the center, whether for general participation or specific activities.

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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 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.

• 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.