Senior Citizens Coordinator

The work involves responsibility for coordinating a variety of social, recreational and educational activities for a senior citizen population in a town or village or within the City of Syracuse, as well as planning and implementing needed programs and promoting cooperative relations with community organizations which provide services to the elderly. The major emphasis of the position is to provide varied programs that meet the wide range of interests of a senior citizen population and providing opportunities for seniors to participate in stimulating and rewarding leisure time activities.

An employee in this classification maintains contact and acts as liaison with a large number of community groups, clubs and local elderly service or governmental human service organizations which provide assistance to, or services for, the elderly. The incumbent is also responsible for scheduling, promoting and publicizing each program or activity and to maintain records of financial payments and expenditures made for program functions, inclusive of equipment, supplies and personnel.

Program activities are usually sponsored through the City recreation department, a town or village community recreation program, with the typical work site being the Benderson Senior Citizen Center for the City of Syracuse or in church halls, parish centers or similar accessible facilities for the elderly. General direction may be received from a Board of Directors or Commissioner of Parks & Recreation in the case of a senior citizens center facility or from a Town Board which provides philosophical and procedural direction.

General supervision is received from an administrative superior who advises on matters of programming or policy. The incumbent is allowed leeway for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in developing, implementing and coordinating the varied activities which are specifically programmed towards enhancing and enriching the lives of elderly participants. Supervision is not a critical function of this classification but the incumbent may be assigned to supervise a small number of clerical, maintenance and volunteer personnel.

The incumbent is not required to have a knowledge of first aid practices and techniques, but is expected to be aware of community emergency service organizations to contact in case of accident or emergency. Some participation in the evening hours and on weekends may be required. Does related work as required.