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Office Staff Openings
Program Manager for Household and Outdoor Maintenance (HOME)
Manage HOME Program operations and assist the Program Director in the oversight, growth and ongoing development of HOME Services supporting the mission and vision of Senior Community Services.
Location: St. Michael, MN
Download job description. To apply, send your resume by June 29th to j.burkhow@seniorcommunity.org.
JOB TITLE: Program Manager for Household and Outdoor Maintenance (HOME)
REPORTS TO: Director of HOME
FUNCTION: Manage HOME Program operations and assist the Program Director in the oversight, growth and ongoing development of HOME Services supporting the mission and vision of Senior Community Services (SCS)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and ensure that our strategies are always in
alignment with this - Assist the Director and HOME team in developing, planning, and implementing short and longrange goals in alignment with the agency strategic plan
- Supervise office staff in Wright and Sherburne Counties including Program Assistant, Volunteer
and Outreach Coordinator and office volunteers. Hire new staff as needed. - Manage the process and be responsible for answering phone inquiries, completing intake for
new clients, scheduling work requests for clients and following up on job completion - Place ads, follow up with applicants, interview and hold orientations for all field staff (paint, repair, cleaning, lawn/snow). Monitor performance of field staff and contracted workers
- Manage the process for maintaining worker files and timesheets, and prepare payroll documents twice a month for independent contractors and employees
- Schedule and/or assign independent contractors, employees and volunteers (as needed) to complete jobs for clients
- Oversee the data entry of client data, job tickets, and jobs completed. Compile accurate
statistical and demographic information for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. Maintain client files - Assist with developing, coordinating and implementing public relations, marketing and
communications plan - Provide presentations and community education on the HOME program as needed
- Manage the coordination of volunteers in the office and in the field as needed to support the
volunteer coordinator - Oversee the staff who provide home visits and conduct home visits for new clients as needed
- Consult with case managers and Billing Assistant to set up clients for insurance billing
- Other duties as assigned
OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Marketing to and recruitment of clients, employees, volunteers and community partners working
in coordination with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator and the marketing department - Actively engage in the community:
- Presentations/meetings: to include community centers, senior groups, faith-based organizations, city meetings, corporations, schools and others as needed
- Distribute literature on the HOME program and Senior Community Servicee
- Manage the reporting requirements for records of all outreach contacts, follow-up and outcomes, to be reported quarterly based on funding guidelines to the Director
- Work with the HOME Director and Development Coordinator to identify and secure new funding sources. Assist with grant writing, budget development and reporting as needed
- Assist with developing, coordinating and implementing outreach activities, marketing, communications and donor plans in collaboration with agency staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for the mission and vision of SCS
Experience working with older adults - Three or more years’ experience in program management preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide
range of constituencies in a diverse community - Appointment scheduling skills (between volunteers, workers and clients)
- Able to work in a collaborative setting in our senior center
- Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and make decisions
- Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for written communication
- Microsoft Office applications proficiency (Excel, Word, TEAMS and Outlook)
- Ability to learn online databases
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to be flexible in approach and schedule
- Ability to be calm and compassionate working with the elderly and their caregivers both in person and over the phone
- Occasional evening and weekend work required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile available, local travel will be required
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds and set up for events
- Four-year degree in related field strongly preferred
- Must be able to pass reference and background check
SALARY RANGE AND HOURS:
- Position is based on 40 hours per week based out of our office located in the Crow River Senior
Center in St. Michael, Minnesota. - Salary range of $53,000-$60,000 based on experience. We offer a generous benefit package and the flexibility to do some work remotely.
To apply, send resume to:
Jon Burkhow, HOME Program Director (j.burkhow@seniorcommunity.org) by June 29th, 2026
Field Staff Openings
Our HOME Program (Household & Outside Maintenance) services provided by our field staff help seniors have pride in their homes and remain in the communities they love. Regular visits from field staff can also improve their emotional well-being. We always try to pair field staff with program participants in locations geographically convenient to them. Our HOME Program serves Hennepin, Wright, and Sherburne Counties.
Job description:
Basic/minor maintenance tasks dependent upon your current skills which may include:
- Plumbing repairs (leaks, faucets, toilets, etc.)
- Electrical repairs (outlets/switches, replacing light fixtures/ceiling fans)
- Carpentry
- Outdoor projects
- Painting
- General labor
You will not be asked to complete tasks which require a licensed professional or a building permit.
Maintain good communication with participants and HOME Program staff and complete all required paperwork to document hours and work completed.
Pay and hours:
- Paid $20 per hour with mileage stipend between participant homes
- Flexibility to manage own schedule with participant’s needs in mind (weekdays and/or weekends)
- May work with multiple participants, increasing the number of hours available
- Maximum of 40 hours per week
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old with basic, conversational English language skills
- Must have ability to diagnose and solve a wide range of maintenance problems found in residential homes and:
- Working knowledge of repair techniques
- Working knowledge of residential building and safety codes
- Ability to safely operate and use hand and power tools
- Must be physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, etc.)
- Must be reliable, have a passion for quality work and a “yes” attitude to get the job done
- Ability to be calm, patient, and compassionate in working with older adults and their caregivers
- Must provide your own tools, though some participants may have tools you can use
- Must provide own transportation to participants’ homes, including equipment transport
- Provide references and pass background check
Apply online or download and complete the application form below.
Would you like to help seniors remain in the homes they love? Senior Community Services is hiring compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy people to provide snow removal for adults ages 60 and older.
Duties:
- Remove snow within 24 hours of snowfall ending
- Salting/clearing ice as needed to support safety
Benefits:
- $20/hours
- Build your own schedule
- We’ll help you get started with a list of clients and you can set your hours with them dependent on snowfall
Requirements:
- At least 16 years old
- Must be physically able to do the work (life 20+ pounds, bend stretch, etc.)
- Supply and transport your own shovel and/or snow blower
- Have reliable personal transportation
- Consent to and pass a criminal background check
- Complete required paperwork for time tracking and work completed
- Communicate effectively with participants and SCS staff in person, via email, and over the phone
- Commit to the entire winter season from first to last snowfall
Apply online below.
Senior Community Services is hiring compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy people to clean homes for adults age 60 and older. Regular housecleaning helps seniors have pride in their homes and stay physically healthy.
DUTIES:
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, sweeping
- Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, including dishwashing
- Laundry and changing bed linens
- Possibly do grocery shopping or run simple errands
BENEFITS:
- Earn $20 per hour
- Get paid for mileage driven between participants’ homes in your own vehicle in a single day
- Build your own schedule
- We’ll help you get started with participants
- You set regular hours with them moving forward
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 18 years old
- Must be physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, etc.)
- Have reliable transportation (personal or public)
- Able to consent to and pass a criminal background check
- Able to complete required paperwork for time tracking and work completed
- Able to effectively communicate with participants and SCS staff in person or by phone
- Able to communicate via email
Apply online or download and complete the application form below.
Would you like to help seniors remain in the homes they love? Senior Community Services is hiring compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy people to mow lawns for adults age 60 and older.
Regular lawn mowing helps seniors have pride in their homes. Regular visits from workers can also improve their emotional well-being.
DUTIES:
• Mow lawn every 7-10 days
• Complete basic trimming as needed
BENEFITS:
• Earn $20 per hour
• Build your own schedule
• We’ll help you get started with participants
• You set regular hours with them moving forward
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 18 years old
• Must be physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, etc.)
•Must be able to supply and transport your own lawn mower and weed trimmer
• Have reliable personal transportation
• Able to consent to and pass a criminal background check
• Able to complete required paperwork for time tracking and work completed
• Able to effectively communicate with participants and SCS staff in person or by phone
• Able to communicate via email
• Able to commit to the entire season, weather dependent
Apply online below.
NOTE: We hire intermittently for this position but always accept applications.
Job description:
Complete various interior/exterior painting projects at participants’ homes.
You may be asked to pick up supplies that have been paid for by the participant.
Maintain good communication with participants and HOME Program staff and complete all required paperwork to document hours and work completed.
Pay and hours:
- Paid $19 per hour with mileage stipend between participant homes
- Flexibility to manage own schedule with participant’s needs in mind (weekdays and/or weekends)
- May work with multiple participants, increasing the number of hours available
- Maximum of 40 hours per week
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old with basic, conversational English language skills
- Must have experience painting homes and estimating costs
- Must be physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, climb, etc.)
- Must be reliable, have a passion for quality work and a “yes” attitude to get the job done
- Ability to be calm, patient, and compassionate in working with older adults and their caregivers
- Participant provides/pays for paint, but you must provide your own tools and supplies (brushes, rollers, scrapers, drop cloths, step ladder, etc.), though some participants may have tools you can use
- Must provide own transportation to participants’ homes, including equipment transport
- Provide references and pass background check
Apply online or download and complete the application form below.
Or download a fillable PDF of the application form and return to home@seniorcommunity.org.
