Part-Time Senior Services Specialist
City of La Porte
La Porte, TX 77571
$15.00 - $15.75 an hour
Description
PART-TIME SENIOR SERVICES SPECIALIST
Category: Part-Time
Status: Open
Hourly: Min: $15.00 - Mid: $15.75
Published: September 26, 2025
Closing: Until filled
Status: Open
Hourly: Min: $15.00 - Mid: $15.75
Published: September 26, 2025
Closing: Until filled
DEFINITION
To assist in organizing and implementing a variety of recreational and educational activities and programs for senior adults.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives directions from the Senior Services Supervisor, Coordinator and Assistant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist Senior Services Specialist in promoting and implementing a variety of recreational and educational activities and programs for senior adults including transportation, crafts, fitness, and nutrition programs.
- Assist Senior Services Specialist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating vehicle usage for daily programs, special events and activities; perform regular safety inspection on vehicles and coordinate vehicle maintenance with other City departments.
- Assist Senior Services Specialist in preparing and serving meals to program participants; set up serving and eating area; clean kitchen and cooking utensils.
- Respond to inquiries or requests for information from interested community groups and senior adults.
- Maintain recreation facilities and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; take inventory of equipment, supplies and materials; and maintain inventory records.
- Participate in center meetings; assist in evaluating program techniques and content.
- Preparing materials for recreational and educational classes such as arts and crafts, nutrition, and special activities for the senior adults.
- May be required to perform general clerical duties such as light typing and filing and record keeping.
- Must be willing and able to drive between work locations of Brookglen Senior Center and Norman Malone Senior Center.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to mechanical, electrical, and fume/odor hazards; exposure to constant noise; writing; walking; twisting body; standing; squatting; sorting; sitting; seeing; pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 20 pounds; kneeling; grasping; filing; dragging; climbing; cleaning; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person, and by telephone; fine finger manipulation; operation of a personal computer, typewriter, fax, copier, tv, vcr, video recorder, stereo, calculator and small hand tools; operating a bus, van, and motor vehicle through city traffic.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Techniques of implementing programs and activities for senior adults.
- Recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community.
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Basic mathematics.
Ability to:
- Assist in coordinating, organizing, and implementing recreation and leisure time activities and specialized events.
- Work with senior adults in directing recreation activities and services.
- Maintain detailed records and prepare routine reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Preferred experience in working with senior adults and leading recreation activities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six weeks, a valid Texas Driver’s License and possession of, or ability to obtain, with one month, CPR, First Aid and AED Certifications.
The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.