Senior Center Assistant

The Salvation Army

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Senior Center Assistant

LOCATION / DEPT : Kroc Center- Chicago

REPORTS to (TITLE) : Senior Center Supervisor

PAY GRADE : 202

PAY RANGE : $17.00-$20.40

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

MISSION

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to touch individuals, families and seniors of the Southside with : Community - Wellness - Excellence - Character - Faith.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Center Assistant will be responsible to create an inviting and purposeful environment within the Senior Center. This includes programming educational activities, health initiatives, social support, volunteer opportunities, and increasing senior participation in the overall Kroc Center programs and membership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the RJKCCC Education Program Team the Senior Center Assistant will assist in planning, directing and guiding the Senior Center programs and activities.

• Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of programming that meets the goals and objectives of the RJKCCC.
• Under the direction of the Senior Center Supervisor, help to implement classes, curriculums, and collection of fees for the Senior Center.
• Help implement daily activities for Seniors (educational, social, health initiatives, trips, events)
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to Seniors.
• Assist supervisor with office support system.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.

Leadership to Staff and Volunteers

Meetings and Communication.

Facilities / Safe Working Environment

Professional Growth

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required Licenses :

Skills / Abilities :

JOB LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is required to do moderate physical work. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC. At times they will be expected to participate in community center activities. The work environment for this position includes a community center environment with a medium to high noise level. This employee may be required to drive on occasion. Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.

COMPETENCIES

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as how effectively the mission and objectives of The RJKCCC are met.