Senior Services Program Manager - MTM Only

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, directs and supervises the Senior Services program, including cultural arts, physical activities, health activities, human services, and special interest classes and programs.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

• Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in recreation, geriatrics, social work or another closely related field OR, six (6) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Two (2) years of experience working with seniors, one (1) of which included supervision.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license, first aid and CPR certification are required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Special events planning
• Senior citizen services and needs.
• Senior recreation philosophy, planning and administration;
• The equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Supervisory practices
• Oral and written communications.
• Operation of a personal computer, including word processing and applicable software; office equipment; automobile or van.
• Developing, coordinating and directing varied activities involved in a community seniors program;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, Tribal and community leaders, Tribal members and the general public;
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing;
• Planning and supervising the work of paid staff and volunteers.
• Coordinating and directing various activities and/or classes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderate when in the field.