(a) The Senior Center Manager/Outreach Specialist shall identify and register senior citizens living in the City and:
(1) Establish identity as a Senior Center Manager/Outreach Specialist and become involved with the community while encouraging the community to become involved with Office on Aging and Human Services programs; manage the day to day operations of the Senior Center;
(2) Communicate with local senior citizen groups already organized, church groups, service groups, etc.;
(3) Make contact with home-bound residents who are referred to the Office by concerned relatives, friends, neighbors, etc.;
(4) Initiate a program to reach as many citizens as possible and educate them in the services available through the Office on Aging and Human Services Outreach Program;
(5) Respond to all requests for social service from residents;
(6) Know services available from other City departments and utilize the same; and
(7) Work with any office on aging or other agencies to best serve the residents' needs.
(b) The Senior Center Manager/Outreach Specialist shall develop and carry out a plan that will meet the needs of the residents of the City in the most effective and economical manner and shall:
(1) Encourage volunteer participation to help others and themselves;
(2) Work with an R.S.V.P. representative to develop a program that will best meet the needs of both senior citizens and the community;
(3) Provide a program that will help alleviate the isolation of senior residents;
(4) Make known all opportunities and refer persons to the proper agency;
(5) Assist residents in obtaining benefits and services in the easiest and fastest manner from the proper agency;
(6) Assist in obtaining employment if a resident needs or desires work by referring such person to Skills Available or by encouraging local businesses to employ residents with handicaps;
(7) Provide counseling services to assist residents during problem times;
(8) Provide assistance with Medicare and other forms; and
(9) Promote senior citizen activities as a means of reducing isolation and keeping older persons active in community affairs.
(c) The Senior Center Manager/Outreach Specialist shall be responsible for obtaining information on all senior citizens and maintaining up to date records of seniors requiring help with current problems and needs, and shall:
(1) Prepare an intake sheet on all residents given any service of the Office on Aging and Human Services;
(2) Compile a weekly service report on all clients given service; and
(3) Maintain a current list showing a problem-plan for all active outreach clients.
(Ord. 1984-95. Passed 7-18-84; Ord. 96-123. Passed 5-7-96; Ord. 17-65. Passed 5-2-17.)