This position is located in Clarks Summit, PA.

Hours: Full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Position Summary: The primary role of this position is to develop creative programs, activities, and events for seniors in the community as well as to advocate for the holistic needs consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops an array of creative programs pertaining to health and wellness, socialization, entertainment, arts, fitness, and education to be offered at Senior Community Centers (SCC).
• Oversees and ensures successful implementation of daily programming and special events by having a daily on-site presence at assigned SCC.
• Promotes programs and assists in the development and distribution of marketing materials.
• Networks with potential partners, vendors, volunteers and agencies to provide ongoing program offerings.
• Engages and builds rapport with senior participants by being a consistent presence on-site at the assigned SCC.
• Provides support and resource navigation to consumers, as needed. This may include referrals to the Community Health Navigator, other UNC departments, or other social service agencies.
• Provides telephonic and in-person outreach for “wellness checks,” as needed.
• Implements strategies and innovation that promote program growth and expansion and reach new, diverse populations.
• Completes thorough and accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security guidelines and in accordance with department/program specific procedures, as instructed by Department Director.
• Assists in report writing, data collection, and preparation needed for grants, as requested by Department Director.
• Participates in appropriate training to grow professional skillset and expertise as it relates to serving UNC consumers.
• Represents UNC at community events and meetings as needed.
• Performs all other duties deemed necessary by Department Director or President & CEO.

The Senior Community Center Program Coordinator must also:

• Work on-site in an office environment with moderate noise (i.e. social programming in the SCC, phones, printers, light traffic).
• Be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Be able to access and navigate the assigned SCC location’s facilities and help others do so when needed.
• Be prepared to regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard while performing the duties of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements to complete computer work.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience working with older adults (preferred).

Benefits:

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days time off annually
• Holidays (11)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Salary Deferral
• 401(k) 5% Company Contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Free Child Care Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UNC of NEPA is 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.