Senior Center Assistant – Department of Community Services Careers

• Sets up and takes down equipment for activities and events; supervises and leads participants as directed.
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes senior program activities and events.
• Maintains, monitors and creates reports, schedules and calendars for programs, activities and participants.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors and others having business at the Community Center; responds to requests for information within the span of authority.
• Receives and distributes mail to the appropriate department.
• Prepares documents, collects data, and enters information into computer tracking systems; scans, prepares and proofreads documents for distribution.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and directs the caller to the correct person or work group, or takes and relays messages as appropriate.
• Communicates with the general public and others to coordinate program activities, special events and utilization of facilities.
• Transports program participants to various locations throughout Maricopa County driving a 12-passenger minibus or multi-passenger van.
• Maintains equipment, vehicles and facilities in clean and safe condition.
• Delivers meals to home-bound clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of customer service experience is required.
• Experience working with senior and/or disabled population preferred.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License required.
• Position is contingent upon grant funding availability.
• Must have current food handler’s card, first aid certification and CPR certification (new hire has 60 days to obtain).
• Employees in this classification must successfully pass a physical examination prior to providing transportation services to individuals and pass a physical at least every two years thereafter (at the expense of the City).
•  Work is performed outdoors, regularly exposed to the outside elements,  and in City facilities
• must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and 51 – 100 pounds with the assistance of another individual
•  position requires sitting and driving, for extended periods of time, a 12-passenger minibus
• and assisting passengers and their personal items entering and exiting the vehicles.