- Maintain a Foodservice operation according to Nassau County guidelines with the assistance of the cook manager.
- Coordinate safe delivery of meals to homebound participants according to county guidelines
- Responsible for overseeing all staff and fostering a sense of teamwork.
- Responsible for completion of monthly reports and statistics for the Department of Senior Citizen affairs and The Salvation Army.
- Coordinate the planning of all social activities and programs for the center.
- Responsible for overseeing the production of the monthly activity calendar.
- Provide emotional support for seniors with recommendations to social workers and other referrals as needed.
- Responsible for outreach to seniors in the community to keep the program growing and vital.
- Attend training sessions as assigned by sponsoring agency.
- Responsible for timesheets of all staff.
- Ensure all invoices are given to the accountant for payment.
- Maintain proper information on the state social assistance management system (SAMS) for every senior consumer, with registration information and nutritional assessment.
- Complete 48-page SAMS assessment for all home delivered meals.
- Responsible for all correspondence.
- Conduct once yearly in-home assessments for Home delivered meals and 6 months follow up by phone.
- Keep communication open with Corps Officer regarding any improvements, problems, or developments that happen in the Senior center.
Position Description Personnel Section
- Maintains the confidentiality of clients, and programs.
- Has respect and consideration for the people being served.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in the organization of workflow. Able to perform duties independently, with minimal need for direct supervision.
- Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with clients, visitors, contract staff, volunteers, and co-workers.
- Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace and towards the job.
- Projects a good image in dealing with the public and its clients. Is willing to make an extra effort to help build quality and caring senior program.