Senior Affairs Program Coordinator

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Oversee and coordinate activities for the seniors and youth within the Department of Senior Affairs including fitness, nutrition, senior information and referral services, family caregiver support services, youth and inter-generational activities, programs and events; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative and professional tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social services, education, recreation, or gerontology
Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following fields: social services community services physical fitness recreation
To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid C.P.R. Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Basic operations, services and activities of a senior affairs program
Principles and practices of senior affairs program development and implementation
Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control
Principles, services and activities of youth programs
Recent developments, current literature and information related to senior programs
Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to senior programs
Modern office equipment including computers
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
Coordinate and direct senior affairs programs
Monitor program compliance
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing various senior affairs programs and activities
Elicit community and organizational support for senior affairs programs
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
Prepare and administer senior affairs program budgets
Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner
Communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation