Senior Affairs Associate II - Senior Center Director

Senior Center Director

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging, Senior Centers and Wellness Division, for the position of Senior Center Director. Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, and/or certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose Under general supervision, directs the operation of a senior center. Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Examples of Other Duties:

• 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.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Required Qualifications 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; Plus Two years of experience providing services to older adults.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• 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.
• Ability to learn County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• 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…