POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Wellness Activities Assistant staff will support all Older Adult Services – Senior Wellness Activities. This position will assist with the implementation of Physical, Recreational & Socialization activities on-site and remotely (on-line or by phone). This position will report directly to the Older Adult Services – Program Director.

This position is part of the Children, Youth & Families Division of Catholic Charities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the implementation of Senior Wellness Activities and Services. On-site or Remotely (on-line or by phone).

• Support with the recruitment of older adult participants.

• Register older adult participants, collecting basic emergency contact and demographic information.

• Troubleshoot language obstacles when serving a diverse community.

• Maintain and track participation records and inventory.

• Assist other Center staff and volunteers

• Report to Senior Services Director

• Comply with agency’s trainings and report requirements.

• Participate in agency’s cross-collaborative services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Bilingual preferred (Vietnamese language)

• Technology use skills (Tablet, Hot Spot, PC applications, MS-Office, etc.).

• Effective communication skills (Bi-lingual a plus).

• Be comfortable working with groups of seniors directly and remotely.

• Experience working with seniors and minorities.

• Be friendly, patient, compassioned and enthusiastic.

• Be organized (Equipment inventory and roasters).

• Public speaking ability.

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Complete required program trainings assigned.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fingerprint background clearance (Livescan)

• Must have TB test performed

• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster(s) status

TO APPLY: Please submit resume to jobs@catholiccharitiesscc.org and use the job position title as the subject line.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons seeking employment are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.

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