Program Coordinator

CATHOLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator

LOCATION: Norris Square Senior Center

JOB NUMBER:

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Center Manager/Satellite Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: CHCS Senior Centers

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EEO CLASSIFICATION:

SALARY GRADE:

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to plan and implement educational, social, recreational, health-promoting, and inspirational programming, in-person and online, for members of an active CHCS senior community center in Philadelphia.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate activities for consumers in the senior center and for senior center members participating virtually/online.
• Facilitate advisory council meetings and townhall meetings; solicit suggestions and feedback from members formally and informally.
• Responsible for meeting service objectives related to senior center programming and for keeping Senior Center Manager updated on progress and/or problems as they arise.
• Responsible for the fiscal management of senior center programming including the preparation of and adherence to an income budget and spending plan.
• Coordinate the center’s congregate meal program (i.e., lunch). Coordinate and/or collaborate with other center staff as assigned in providing additional food services (e.g., breakfast/coffee/snacks, commodity food distribution, food pantry services).
• Orient, train, and supervise senior center aides, students, and volunteers as directed by the Senior Center Manager.
• Prepare monthly program calendar, newsletter and other outreach materials for distribution to promote the senior center.

· Participate in marketing and outreach efforts to build the senior center participant base.

• Consult with and work with Center’s Social Service Coordinator to meet the unique needs of center participants, both individually and collectively.
• Prepare and maintain internal CHCS reports, PCA reports, and all related documentation in compliance with CHCS, PCA, and other stakeholder standards and requirements.

Other Job Functions

· Responsible to be knowledgeable and to implement the Mission and Philosophy of the Archdiocese and organization within the scope of responsibility.

· Adheres to established policies and procedures for Catholic Human Services at all times.

· Treat all consumers/clients/participants, staff, volunteers, visitors, and community partners with dignity and respect.

· Demonstrate high standards of attendance and timeliness.

· Attend meetings, trainings, and events, as needed/assigned, to facilitate communication, collaboration, and overall quality of service.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education

· Minimum of an Associate’s degree, or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience/Abilities

• Must have at least two (2) years of additional education or experience in a related field or position (e.g., gerontology, human/social services, event planning)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, data entry, and social media use.

· Ability to facilitate groups and to function as part of a team.

· Strong written and oral communication skills, with solid attention to detail.

· Ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.

• Capacity to work both collaboratively and independently, with a high degree of tact, discretion and professionalism.

Physical Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

· Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours.

· Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with participants, personnel, other agencies, community partners, vendors, and center visitors under a variety of circumstances and conditions.

· Must be able to work effectively with older adults in a community setting respectful of their dignity and right to self-determination.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Language

• For some Centers, written and oral fluency in languages in addition to English may be required or preferred.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.