Senior Center Director-LaSal Senior Center

General Purpose: 

Performs a variety of duties related to the Aging Program including information and referral, nutrition, assessments, reports, activities, schedules, cooking and transportation.

Examples of Duties: 

• Responsible for accurate records of services provided at the center, including transportation, meals, recreation and other programs.

• Provides the Area Agency Office with monthly and quarterly reports as required
• Meal preparation duties
• Responsible for overall activities of the Center
• Works with other personnel to assure the Center is clean and secure
• Prepares monthly agendas for the Center and is responsible for providing daily activities for the Center including recreation, health, social, and nutrition
• Works in connection with center staff to assure proper cleanliness of meal site, meal assessments, and assurances that meals are provided according to State standards
• Provides technical assistance to service providers for the elderly, attends staff meetings, and may assist with activities and planning in other Centers in the County
• Schedules all transportation activities including transportation related to meals, recreation, center activities, etc.
• Collects, accounts for and deposits contributions made by the Senior Citizens
• Performs periodic employee evaluations
• Performs related duties as required
• Assist elderly with knowing and understanding eligibility, benefits, and claims with different health insurance programs including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care, and other types of insurance programs.
• Periodically provide educational lectures on health insurance information to Seniors within the Agency
• Stay educated on all changes in program policies and regulations and inform clients of those changes as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Graduation from standard Senior High School or equivalent
• Must possess current, valid Utah Driver’s license or CDl with at least 3 years of driving experience
• Must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers permit
• Some knowledge of standard office practices and procedures (computer, typing, word processing, minimum bookkeeping, adding machine, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, develop effective working relationships with the public and elderly, organize activities including travel, arts and crafts, etc
• Some nutrition or food preparation experience preferred

Salary: $44,569-$55,711 DOE