POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a non-exempt position in which the incumbent, under the supervision and guidance of the Program Director, will assist in planning, coordinating, facilitating, and supervising daily social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for the elderly. In addition, this position will work with Site Coordinators and Volunteers to assist with nutrition services at meal sites. All duties and responsibilities must be completed in accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and other regulatory guidelines. Incumbent in this position must demonstrate sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recreation and Socialization Services:
- Maintains a caring, safe, and clean service environment for meal sites.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of monthly activity calendars consisting of various activities that accommodate the different functioning levels of participants and offer them options for choosing activities.
- Assist in the development of monthly newsletters covering topics of interest to participants and beneficial to their overall well-being.
- Assist in the coordination and facilitation of all social, educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities according to the planned monthly activities calendar.
- Introduces new and innovative activities that promote and support the maintenance of the physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities of participants.
- Support the planning and implantation of all special events.
- Assist in the compilation of monthly activity reports, including detailed information about center activities. Reports must include photos of activities and participation sign-in sheets.
- Completes consumer intake, assessment, service plans, and all other documentation as needed, in accordance with agency and other regulatory body requirements.
Nutrition Services:
- Examines food items for freshness, quality, and temperatures.
- Refuses all items that do not meet established guidelines.
- Stores meals in food warmers, refrigerator, and/or freezer at a designated temperature.
- Communicates with delivery personnel and the team leader when orders are incomplete.
- Ensures food items are at allowable temperatures before serving by taking and documenting the temperature of catered food.
- Handles food following safe food handling and sanitation regulations.
- Serves appropriate menu portions.
- Completes documentation, including but not limited to the number of meals served, activity attendance, meal delivery records, and menu substitutions.
- Maintains the inventory of kitchen supplies to ensure timely replenishment of depleted items.
- Properly disposes of leftover food.
- Cleans and sanitizes all dinnerware, pots/pans, and other utensils or equipment used in meal service according to regulatory guidelines.
- Ensures the kitchen, storage areas, and warming/refrigeration units are clean at all times.
- Performs maintenance activities related to cleaning.
Outreach:
- Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, volunteers, and goods or services through community outreach using various resources.
- Actively engages with community providers.
- Develops and networks with community resources to enhance center activities and resources.
Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
- Following up on all incidents reported promptly and in an accurate manner.
- Completes and submits Incident Reports and any other required documentation in a timely and accurate manner, following the agency policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Participates in the fire drill monthly.
- Participates in the Performance Quality Improvement process.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with safety and health precautions and ensures staff adherence to all governing bodies’ policies and procedures.
- Must be available to work outside of regular hours during crisis situations or declared agency emergencies.
Additional Duties:
- Participates in all related trainings, in-services, and staff meetings as required by Council of Accreditation and funding/licensing sources.
- Attends mandatory conferences and training sessions as scheduled for professional development.
- Incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
- Assists with coverage at a meal site when needed and completes all nutrition services as required when providing coverage.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Physical Demands:
- Performs routine physical tasks, including the cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and maintaining dining areas through sweeping and mopping.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Must maintain reliable transportation to travel to various sites and meetings within the community. Travel is required within Miami-Dade County.
Educational & Experiential Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 year of related experience.
- Obtain food handler certification within 90 days.
- Bilingual: English / Spanish required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.08 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one-year experience in coordinating and facilitating group activities?
- Are you able to lift up to 40 lbs. in order to assist other staff in lifting or transferring seniors, if necessary?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Miami, FL 33142: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
