Senior Center Operator 1 (Local Government) Northumberland County

THE POSITION

Are you interested in utilizing your experience to make a positive impact on the lives of the older population? Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging is looking to hire a compassionate, patient, and professional individual to join our team as a Senior Center Operator 1. This position gives you the opportunity to enrich the lives of older adults through fun activities, meals, and socialization. Apply today to join a rewarding and supportive work environment where you can make a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Senior Center Operator 1, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of an Adult Community Center, ensuring that programs and activities enhance the quality of life, social engagement, and well-being of older adults. This role requires organizing and scheduling a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities-including evidence-based programs-while maintaining compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures of the Area Agency on Aging. You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing training to stay current with agency standards, operational procedures, and program requirements. Work involves overseeing food service functions by ordering supplies, verifying meal deliveries, ensuring dietary needs are met, and monitoring meal quality through observation and participant feedback. This also includes coordinating custodial services to maintain a clean and safe facility. Daily interaction with program participants is essential, as you will encourage involvement in activities, support social interaction, as well as resolve concerns, complaints, or interpersonal conflicts. Key responsibilities include:

• Completing required documentation, intake forms, and reports within established timeframes
• Conducting telephone reassurance calls, completing follow-up calls regarding participant concerns, and assisting older adults or their caregivers with completing federal, state, and local program applications
• Performing a wide range of administrative functions
• Recruiting, training, and directing volunteers to support meal service, facility upkeep, and Center operations when the operator is unavailable

Become a champion for older adults, caregivers, and veterans by leading a vibrant community space where connection, support, and purpose thrive.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three months of experience in providing direct services in a human services, education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Chil