Senior Services Specialist, Activities

Salary$42,324.00 AnnuallyLocationCumming, GAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number03580DepartmentSenior ServicesOpening Date05/14/2026Closing Date6/14/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsPosition InformationTo serve as a recreation aide in an older adult community center, particularly in the areas of fitness and art.To help in general with an activity program, interacting daily with older adults.Teach low impact, gentle fitness classes to older adults.Assist with art program, prepping and guiding projects as needed.Assist with technology instruction, helping older adults learn to use smartphones and tablets.Essential FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Coordinates activities of an assigned program/service designed to assist clients of senior center with various aspects of life.Coordinates homebound delivered meals program for seniors; locates referrals for potential clients to receive homebound meal services; obtains and records directions to client homes; explains program and local guidelines prior to enrollment; completes referral forms, registration forms, and nutritional screening instrument; procures prescriptions for diabetic clients and places in client files; provides backup coverage for food preparation, meal delivery, client transportation, or other tasks.Coordinates homemaking services for seniors; performs light housekeeping, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning appliances, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linens, laundering clothing, or emptying trash containers; conducts shopping, purchases groceries, picks up medications, and runs other errands for clients; prepares and serves meals; maintains waiting list of future clients; maintains reports/logs of activities.Coordinates Alzheimer’s patient assistance program for seniors; provides structured program including activities such as memory stimulation, trivia questions, games, puzzles, crafts, singing, gospel hymns, old time favorites, exercise, lunch, and snacks; works to provide clients with a relaxed atmosphere and a sense of security in surroundings and with volunteers; encourages clients to participate in sharing personal/family experiences; stimulates memory of personal life, birthdays, and happy times; coordinates short expeditions such as town tours, picnics, lake visits, or trips to ice cream store; carries clients to restrooms as needed; reviews medical publications relating to potential advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disorders.Maintains current files of each client and related forms/records.Schedules and conducts regular reassessments of clients to ensure continued eligibility for program participation.Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, client reports, waiting lists, referral forms, registration forms, nutritional screening instrument forms, calendars, mileage reports, reimbursement reports, or other documents.Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, referrals, maps, medical resources, product instructions, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing or other computer programs.Communicates with supervisor, employees, students, volunteers, other departments, clients, passengers, the public, community agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.Assignment to Hearthstone Lodge may include the following additional duties:Staffing the front desk and doing various administrative tasks such as taking registrations, answering the phone, and producing reports and documents. Assisting with various aspects of facility operations including providing orientations to the fitness equipment room, locker rooms and pool and providing food and beverage service to the various groups meeting in the Center. The position may help with fitness programming, including leading classes, hikes and lifeguarding at the pool, as needed.Additional FunctionsOperates a passenger van or small bus to transport clients or other individuals as needed.This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, picking up or delivering mail, or conducting visitor tours of senior center.Assists with senior center activities and special projects as needed; serves as escort on trips as needed.Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.Minimum QualificationsPerforms other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving senior program administration, working with senior citizens, office administration, and experience in specific area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess or obtain valid CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Assignment to the Senior Services grant programs of Meals on Wheels, Congregate, and Respite requires passing a federal fingerprint background check.Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time EmployeesPersonal Leave AccrualPersonal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay periodObserved HolidaysNew Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).Medical InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible Dental InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:Base $1,000 PlanBuy-Up $1,500 Plan Vision InsuranceThe vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).Additional Life Insurance And AD&DRates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.Retirement Plan (401K) Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.Six Months through One Year of County ServiceForsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.Years One through FiveForsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.Years 5 through 10The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.After 10 Years of ServiceYou continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.01Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?YesNo02Do you have at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving senior program administration, working with senior citizens, office administration?YesNo03Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNoRequired QuestionEmployer Forsyth CountyAddress 110 East Main StreetSuite 230Cumming, Georgia, 30040Phone (770) 781-3088Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm