About the Role
Supervises program support staff for SFSC at one of two centers. Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates programs and activities which encourage the social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of adults 60+ and adults with disabilities. Plans, conducts, and manages outreach programs to welcome the neighboring community. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people in a fast-paced environment and making a difference.
Responsibilities
- Interviews, hires, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates program support staff.
- Implements effective team concepts and quality services.
- Administers employee timekeeping and manages PTO approvals.
- Develops short- and long-term goals and objectives in consultation with community management.
- Fosters an environment of employee engagement and participant satisfaction.
- Develops, coordinates, and implements programs including educational, intellectual, cognitive, lifelong learning, cultural, fitness, health and well-being.
- Assists Director in overseeing program funding, budgets, income, and expenses.
- Ensures operations, procedures, and processes are established and sustained to protect the safety and welfare of all users.
- Maintains communication with building management National Park Service (NPS) & Tenderloin Development Corporation (TNDC).
- Provides backup support to the Director when the Director is offsite.
- Works with special needs populations, modeling professional, quality interactions.
- Surveys senior center participants to determine needs, interests, and abilities.
- Gathers information from participants on talents they may have to contribute.
- Promotes and encourages continued volunteerism within the senior center community.
- Creates monthly and/or quarterly calendars and newsletters.
- Oversees the decoration of the community to recognize holidays and diverse groups.
- Organizes and promotes invitations, flyers, and social media.
- Provides updates about resources and information to participants and their family members.
- Oversees set up of physical arrangements for groups; orders supplies and equipment.
- Develops systems of accountability for cleanliness and order.
- Supervises the set up and breakdown of all programs and observes programming for quality control.
- Oversees maintenance of inventory of material, supplies, and equipment within approved budget.
- Works cooperatively with a diverse group of community-based partners.
- Serves as a liaison with community partners, facilitating effective working relationships.
- Utilizes community resources to assist in conducting and funding activities.
- Plans activities with participants and volunteers and collaborates on resource and service delivery.
- Identifies barriers to full and complete provision of services and problem-solves to resolve issues.
- Collates data for SFSC site, enters utilization statistics into database, and provides summary reports.
- Analyzes outcomes to assist Senior Center Director in creating new goals and objectives.
- Establishes and implements ongoing evaluation of programs.
- Documents findings in routine reviews.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
- Assesses and monitors opportunities for improvement and reviews with the SFSC Director.
- Schedules and facilitates regular staff meetings.
- Prepares reports and correspondence.
- Provides monthly status reports.
- Makes recommendations regarding current trends and projections to the Director of SFSC.
- Performs other work as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Recreation, Recreation Therapy or a related field required.
- Supervision experience preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience, preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area, with culturally and linguistically diverse, functionally impaired, aging or disabled persons, and low income, including those with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
- California driver license, proof of insurance, and ability to travel to multiple locations.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Tact and courtesy
- Patience and understanding
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- Aquatic Park Center
- Downtown Center
- San Francisco Bay Area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years experience
- Supervision experience preferred
Education Level
- Associate’s degree in Recreation, Recreation Therapy or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $80,900 - $95,100/year
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental & vision for individuals working more than 30 hrs/week
- 18 days PTO + 8 holidays
- 403(b) with employer contribution
- Tuition assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts
- Growth opportunities
About the Company
- Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives.
- Sequoia Living provides resources for healthy aging through its Life Plan Community, safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program.
- Sequoia Living provides friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.
Equal Opportunity
- Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sequoia Living will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we may consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
