* Must Be Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking *
Essential Functions of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements checked below:
- Manages the daily operations of a Senior Center in collaboration with either the Chicago Department on Aging (CDOA), Age Options, and the Village of Grayslake depending on the location of assigned site
- Complies with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, external requirements of all relevant regulatory licensing or accrediting bodies while performing job expectations
- Provides residents of the building and the seniors in the community with a wide variety of social, recreational, informational, advocacy, and coordinates for external partners to come in and screen them for senior benefits
- Plans and implements a variety of programs to help promote the mental stimulation of seniors, including leading interactive activities, classes, trips, and parties
- In collaboration with the congregate meals, provider is responsible for ordering meals for participants to ensure they are served a hot lunch daily
- Works collaboratively with the building's Senior Service Coordinator to promote senior socialization, as needed
- Provides seniors with the opportunity to interact with community leaders regarding relevant issues
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate client files and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory licensing or accrediting bodies while performing job expectations
- Responsible for data entry and for compiling, updating, and submitting routine and ad-hoc reports, as necessary
- Position requires ability to work evening and weekend hours
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
X Lift up to 25 pounds
Additional Requirements:
Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to:
X Background check, including any program specific requirements
Physical examination
Drug Testing
TB Testing
Driver's License and reliable transportation
Agency-specified automobile insurance
X Additional Requirements: Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking
Immediate Supervisor: Lead Senior Center Manager
Directly Supervises: Assistant Manager
Indirectly Supervises: Volunteers
Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant Education:
Preferred: Associate's Degree
Minimum: High School / GED
Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 1-2 Years
Minimum: N/A
Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: Food Service & Sanitation Certificate
Minimum: Food Service & Sanitation Certificate