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Program Coordinator, College Avenue Older Adult Center Organization : Jewish Family Service of San DiegoDepartment: College Avenue Older Adult CenterPosition Type : Half-Time (30 hours/week), Non-ExemptWork Setting: OnsiteReports To: Director of Aging ConnectionsPay Range: $21.33-$26.67/hourTotal Compensation :In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employeesEmployer-covered life insuranceTime Away from Work:Time off benefits for this position include:Generous paid vacation time and sick leave17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays2 Wellness Days to support employees' mental wellnessPosition Overview:JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to coordinate the newly reopened College Avenue Older Adult Center (CAC). In this role, you will use your passion for working with older adults and outgoing personality to make a meaningful difference in a community setting. The Program Coordinator plays an integral role by planning CAC's calendar of classes and events, as well as offering support to our congregate lunch program. This role supports the entire agency by building a positive rapport with clients and their families.Responsibilities:Coordinating daily operations of CAC, including facilitating classes and events Mon-Fri, attending to needs of class instructors, and supervising program assistants and volunteersOverseeing development of the CAC Program activity calendar to maximize opportunities and community connection for older adultsMarketing and promoting the CAC and other JFS programmingAssisting participants with reservations for lunch when neededEnsuring quality customer service for center participants and their familiesInteracting with participants, families, vendors, and community partners with poise and confidenceOverseeing program budget and performing basic bookkeepingTracking volunteer hours, analyzing and reporting attendance, surveys, and participant feedbackManaging the program office according to established agency proceduresOther tasks as assigned by supervisorSkills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:Associates or Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Social Work, or relevant human service field preferredFood Handler Certificate (may be obtained from JFS upon hire)Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills with intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook & Publisher)A minimum of two years' experience working with seniors in a recreational setting preferredExcellent public speaking and presentation abilityKnowledge of the normal and abnormal aging process, senior social services, Alzheimer's disease, and dementiaKnowledge of Jewish culture, practices, and valuesDemonstrated experience in innovative community building and collaboration (program development)Reliable transportationSkills/Abilities We'd Like You to Have:Associates or Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Social Work, or relevant human service fieldIncomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).About Jewish Family Service of San Diego:Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr