Senior Affairs Associate II - 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. 

NOTE:  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, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• 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.

Licenses and Certificates
Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education 
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency 
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org) 
 
Mail or deliver documents to: 
ATTN:   Senior Center Director (Senior Affairs Associate II) 
Office of Human Resources 
Baltimore County Government 
308 Allegheny Ave. 
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated in their application, including answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Licenses and Certifications 
Applicants appointed to this classification must satisfactorily complete County-sponsored CPR, AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and Crowd Control training. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. 

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The duties of this classification entail frequent walking, standing, and other limited physical activity, including travel between work sites. 

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.