HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is currently hiring for an Assistant Recreation Leader (Seniors/COA) for the Community Services Department

PAY: $15.00hr – $20.10hr

Assists the Senior Activities Coordinator/ Administrative Coordinator in developing, maintaining and supervising adult social day activities for senior citizens. Assists Senior Activities Coordinator with the operation of Adult Social Day Care Program by planning and leading daily activities. Also responsible to assist the Coordinator with recruitment of participants and volunteers. Assists the Coordinator with requests for the funding of special events. Assists with planning and coordination of special events. Responsible for monitoring the activities and response to activities of each participant in order to formulate a weekly progress note. Works as a member of the therapeutic treatment care team and other staff assigned to the Adult Social Day Program. Interacts daily with participants. Assists the Elder Mental Health Outreach Team and Fresh Start Program staff with client service plans and home visits.

Possession of a valid Massachusetts’s Driver’s License and good driving record. Operates a motor vehicle on a regular basis. Must be certified and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid. Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO