Senior Center Operator 1 - Kingston Active Adult Center

Senior Center Operator 1 - Kingston Active Adult Center

Salary

$35,000.00 Annually

Location

Kingston Senior Center, 335 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02101

Department

Aging

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

This is a highly responsible position within the Senior Center Program. The individual functions as an assistant to the Director of a multi-purpose Senior Center that may be designated as a community focal point.

The Assistant Director not only works in conjunction with the Director to further the goals of the center program but also has sole authority to manage and direct the center in the absence of the centers director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and/or instructing various arts and craft classes
• Planning and implementing the special programs and activities: events, parties, trips, etc
• Securing speakers for the centers programs in life skills, education, nutrition, tax preparation, health issues, etc
• Responsible for escorting groups of seniors on trips
• Responsible for securing the travel and meal arrangements for the trips
• Ensure the welfare of the participants on any trip and assisting them with any unusual situation(s) that may arise
• Coordinating nutrition programs and activities with the centers operations
• Completing forms for membership and attendance at center in general or by activity
• Maintaining accurate records, statistical reports, and inventory of the centers supplies
• Maintaining prescribed book and records of the centers financial activity
• Prepares a quarterly senior center newsletter
• Provide information on the services, agency and or community has to offer as well as making referrals, as necessary, to appropriate agencies for further information
• Ensure the physical maintenance of the center facility during its normal working hours and handling any emergency situation that may arise
• Maintain the centers equipment and ensure of its appropriate set-up for the centers functions
• Have a knowledge of basic first aid and CPR
• If necessary, supervise and direct activities of a neighborhood center or another senior center during periods of extended absence of the Director and/or Assistant Director
• In the absence of the Director, will have sole responsibility for the duties above; including the supervision of the nutrition managers, volunteers, and part-time instructors
• The individual acts as agency representative in all center related programs involving consumers including responding to questions

for information via email in person, or over the telephone and making referrals to consumers to appropriate human service agencies

to obtain benefits and services to which they are eligible to receive.

• Other duties as required by the Center Director

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to organize and lead the activities of people, individually and in groups
• Ability to record information on standardized forms, such as the names and addresses of consumers, the number of consumers in attendance, the receipt and expenditures of funds and related data, either manually or through the use of computer software programs
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers and personnel from various public and private agencies

Minimum Qualifications

RECRUITMENT METHODS:

Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion

ELIGIBILITY -ALL CANDIDATE{S):

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for this position:

• Three months of experience in providing direct services in a human services, education or a community-based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.

2.) Meritorious Service, defined as

• The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting

• The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory

3.) Seniority, defines: A minimum of twelve months in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 11/17/2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the "How to Apply." Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:

Megan Stone

Human Services Division Head

570-826-8800

Megan.stone.ohs@luzernecounty.org

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-Exempt

Full time

Permanent

Union

Code: L0811

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (75 hours bi-weekly)

Pay Range: 29

• HOW TO APPLY:

All INTERNAL CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/luzernecounty

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

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Are you age 60 or older and requesting consideration for the Pennsylvania Aging Services employment preference for this position? If Yes, I understand that Human Resources may request documentation necessary to verify eligibility for the applicable Pennsylvania Aging Services employment preference.

• Yes
• No

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Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org