Senior Affairs Associate I – Senior Center Assistant Director

Baltimore County•Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for the Senior Affairs Associate I – Senior Center Assistant Director position. This is a regular schedule position working 35 hours per week. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice, so applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification must be listed as separate work experiences with dates. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in disqualification. A resume will not be considered in determining qualifications, but may be provided at the interview stage. Applicants must attach transcripts/degrees and professional licenses/certifications to their application; unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in disqualification. Proof must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting, or a social or behavioral science.
Experience providing services to older adults may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Knowledge of planning, conducting human services programming, services, and activities for older adults.
Ability to provide and develop programming, services, and activities for older adults.
Ability to assess the needs of older adults and their communities.
Ability to work effectively with older adults.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the operations of a senior center.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise center support staff and volunteers.
Ability to learn County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to learn County computer software, including WellSky and Microsoft Office.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
Satisfactorily complete County-sponsored CPR and First Aid training and maintain certification throughout employment.
Ability to respond to medical emergency situations until emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene.
Successfully complete a physical examination, a drug screen, and an employment background investigation, including a criminal background check, education verification, and a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in monitoring and evaluating programs for older adults
Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers to work with older adults

Responsibilities

Directs the operation of a regional community senior center.
Registers new members, renews current members' membership forms.
Collects enhancement donations, enters data into WellSky, and handles member issues.
Guides the senior center Executive Board.
Oversees the Eating Together Congregate Nutrition Program.
Plans, implements, promotes, and coordinates programs and services for older adults.
Assures the safe operation, necessary maintenance, and security of senior center equipment and buildings.
Leads, recruits, supervises, and trains support staff and volunteers.
Recruits program instructors.
Maintains payroll for instructors and staff.
Prepares schedules of activities.
Assesses the needs of senior center members and the broader community.
Evaluates senior center programs and services in response to identified needs and available resources.
Tracks expenditures and activities for budgetary purposes.
Purchases materials, supplies, and equipment.
Prepares reports and correspondence regarding senior center activities.
Publicizes senior center and other department-sponsored events through newsletters, e-newsletters, flyers, press releases, and other means.
Assists the senior center council in developing and conducting special events, activities, and community projects.
Keeps records of program activities and expenditures for budgetary purposes and prepares reports and correspondence regarding program activities.
Leads or conducts senior center programs or activities.
Interviews or counsels senior center or community members regarding personal needs and available resources for seniors.
Responds to emergencies at Senior Centers.
Assists sick or injured senior adults until emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene.
In the absence of the custodian, may set up tables, lift boxes, and deliver supplies.
Performs other related duties as required.