Senior Affairs Associate II - Senior Center Director
About The Position
A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging, Senior Centers and Wellness Division, for the position of Senior Center Director. This is a Regular Schedule position working 35 hours per week. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on an examination. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice, so applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Applicants must include dates of promotions and reclassifications in their work experience. 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/or professional licenses/certifications to their application; unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education will result in disqualification. Proof must be submitted with each application. Applicants with degrees from outside the United States must submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
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.
- Two years of experience providing services to older adults.
- Ability to learn County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of older adults and their needs.
- Knowledge of planning, conducting, and evaluating programming, services, and activities for older adults.
- Skill in the provision and development of programming, services, and activities for older adults.
- Skill in assessing the needs of older adults and their communities.
- Skill in working effectively with older adults.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers.
- Ability to recruit, train, and supervise senior center and/or program staff and volunteers.
- Ability to supervise the operation of a senior center or departmental program.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of departmental services and programs available to seniors.
- Knowledge of programs and services offered by other agencies.
- Skill in the supervision of senior center and/or program staff and volunteers.
- Skill in the supervision of a senior center or Departmental program.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 4 years, for the required education.
- Education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 2 years, for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements, and coordinates programs and services for older adults in a regional senior center.
- Assures the safe operation, maintenance, and security of center equipment and facilities.
- Supervises support staff and volunteers.
- Prepares schedules of activities.
- Tracks expenditures and activities for budgetary purposes.
- Purchases materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepares reports and correspondence regarding center activities.
- Publicizes the center and other department-sponsored events.
- Recruits and trains volunteers.
- Assesses the needs of center members and the community at large.
- Evaluates center programs and services in response to identified needs and available resources.
- Assists senior center council in developing and conducting special events, activities, and community projects.
- Develops funding or community support for the program.
- Keeps records of program activities and expenditures for budgetary purposes.
- Prepares reports and correspondence regarding program activities.
- Leads or conducts center programs or activities.
- Interviews or counsels 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.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- County-sponsored CPR, AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and Crowd Control training must be completed and maintained.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
