Senior Services Program Supervisor

The City of Paramount is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Services Program Supervisor.
First application review period:
February 07, 2026

* Job opened until filled*

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Located in the gateway to the Los Angeles metropolis, the City of Paramount offers secure quality of life to its residents and a business‑friendly attitude that has created a growing retail and services sector, with a thriving Downtown.

Paramount's government is a stable, innovative, and financially conservative organization, and the City has continually invested in its infrastructure and emphasized code enforcement and assistance programs to help residents and businesses upgrade and maintain their properties. For these reasons, the City has a distinctive appearance that appeals to current and potential residents.

For its employees, Paramount offers a family‑friendly organization that places emphasis on lifework balance and flexibility. City leadership highly values the input and impact of each employee. Rather than work from the top‑down, Paramount chooses collaboration, fostering a professional, respectful, and fulfilling work environment.

The City of Paramount is operated by 6 departments:
Administrative Services;
Planning and Building;
Public Safety;
Public Works;
Community Services, and Finance.

With an operating budget of $50.4M, city population of 52,000, and covering 4.8 square miles, the City of Paramount is dedicated to providing fiscally responsible services that maintain a vibrant community that is Safe, Healthy, and Attractive! We value respect and ethical behaviors, adaptability, service excellence, and accountability. The City promotes innovation through teamwork, and providing effective, inclusive, and transparent public information and engagement.

Under direction, plans, organizes, directs and administers broad and varied programs of public recreation activities and special events for participants of all ages, including to direct and supervise the staff and operations of a comprehensive senior citizen program, which includes senior transportation, and senior meal program, recreational activities, classes, trips/outings, and special events. Serves as the City's Senior Center Supervisor. Selects, trains, assigns, monitors and evaluates the work of program staff;

to participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff and provide necessary training and orientation; and to perform other related duties assigned.

• Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate comprehensive senior services programs and plan, organize, coordinate, and direct a variety of other recreation activities and programs for participants of all ages, including citywide special events.
• Oversee the contracted transit programs administered by the City.
• Determine the methods used in providing programs and services for older adults in the community.
• Oversee operations of the City's Senior Center, respond to emergency phone calls and staffing issues.
• Select, assign, direct and supervise program staff and volunteers; plan and organize work; develop and establish work methods and standards; conduct or direct staff training and development; conduct staff meetings with subordinates, review and evaluate employees' performance; initiate disciplinary action as needed.
• Collaborate with various community, school, volunteer organizations, and outside public and private agencies to advance programs and service objectives for senior citizen programs and a variety of other recreational programs for participants of all ages; serve on advisory boards and committees as needed; conduct research and feasibility studies; prepare reports, correspondence and records relating to programs and services.
• Attend Senior and Recreation Commission meetings and prepare/present Commission/Committee reports as needed.
• Prepare and administer the annual budget for the Senior Center program and other varied recreational programs, such as special events and youth/adult…