Job Description

Title:                Senior Day Services Activity Specialist

Reports to:      Senior Day Services Program Coordinator

Hours:             Part-time, 21 hours per week

Function:        Assist the Senior Day Services Program Coordinator in designing and implementing a planned recreational and educational activity program for frail seniors designed to promote the physical and mental well being of clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Serve as Interim Program Coordinator, assuming all the responsibilities, in event of her/his absence.

· Work with the Program Coordinator to manage division of responsibilities.

· Work with the Program Coordinator to provide activities for participants as specified in activity plan.

· Assist the Program Coordinator to schedule, supervise, and counsel staff, substitute, and volunteers.

· Assist the Program Coordinator to coordinate the provision of personal care assistance (make staff assignments and provide assistance as needed)

· Utilize and supervise volunteers as needed to implement plan.

· Plan monthly Activity Calendar and consult with the Program Coordinator before finalizing.

· Work with the Program Coordinator on special events planning, such as field trips, open house…etc.

· Assist with recordkeeping of activity participation records

· Chart Daily on clients progress note, and inform Program Director if any change is noted.

· Assist the Program Coordinator to reassess all participants quarterly using Living Skills Scale.

· Participate in training of permanent staff, substitutes, and volunteers.

· Participate in program meeting.

· Perform any other duties deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the agency

Qualifications:

• Minimum Age Requirement:  18 years of age.
• One-year supervisory experience in a social or health service setting.  Experience in a human service field may be substituted for education
• Experience in a field of education, recreation, occupation therapy or counseling preferred
• Experience with working with the elderly
• Background in supervision and management
• Bilingual (Japanese/English) preferred
• Bicultural knowledge of the Japanese American Community
• Valid California Driver’s license & proof of insurance
• Knows how to use Microsoft Office and internet
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Fingerprint clearance from the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) and FBI
• Criminal Record on file
• A valid TB Test-not more than a year from date of hire and no later than 7 days after hire.