Senior Services Activity and Volunteer Coordinator

Senior Services Activity and Volunteer Coordinator

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $25.44 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift: 1st Shift, 5-day work week
Compensation: $25.44 / hr. DOQ

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Benefits:
Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
Sick leave
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year
Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:

Develop and lead program activities and classes.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate recreational activities, trips, and educational programs to provide a well-rounded senior program.
Develop registration materials for trips and activities and serve as the group leader on sponsored trips.
Answer incoming calls for the division and transfer to appropriate destination.
Assess needs, determine budgetary impact, assess compatibility with current programs, and monitor program effectiveness.
Recruit volunteers by contacting cooperating agencies or community groups and preparing recruitment literature to lead programs.
Supervise, train, schedule and direct volunteers; delegate tasks and provide additional direction when needed.
Monitor volunteer performance and provide feedback and coaching.
Provide information to the general public regarding Senior Services functions, activities, and requirements.
Develop the Senior Services newsletter and update Senior Center website with current newsletter and Senior Services board minutes and agendas.
Prepare publicity information to be printed in newspapers and other media sources and coordinate with the City Communications Office.
Track and maintain division activities and programs and prepare various monthly division reports.
Provide input for division budget estimates and monitor expenditures.
Provide recommendations for goals, objectives, and action plans for Senior Services.

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What You Will Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years planning, organizing, and developing programs/activities experience.
Knowledge of business correspondence, filing, typing, organizational skills, and clerical procedures.
Ability to operate office related machinery.
Valid Kansas driver’s license, and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.

What Will Put You Ahead:
Associate or Bachelor degree in related field.
Geriatric experience.
Ability to produce accurate work products and meet time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Veterans Preference

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.