Senior Affairs Associate II - Dementia Friendly Program Manager

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for the position of Senior Affairs Associate II, Dementia Project Manager.

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 within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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

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

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, provide education, outreach, and promotion of family caregiver programs and initiatives to the community-at-large, to benefit Baltimore County residents.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides coordination and oversight of the Dementia Friendly initiative within Baltimore County.
• Works with community organizations, other County agencies, and the public to execute the Dementia Friendly Initiative.
• Participates in evidence-based programming, special projects, and new initiatives.
• Creates publicity campaigns for distribution to multiple outlets.
• Schedules speaking engagements.
• Develops agendas, outlines, and presentation contents.
• Hosts information sessions and events in the community.
• Supervises and guides staff and volunteers.
• Evaluates and reviews assignments of staff and volunteers.
• Prepares statistical and summary reports as required.
• Ensures performance standards and expectations are met.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside agencies.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.

Examples of Other Duties
Participates as part of the Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) team that provides evidence-based programs such as the Aging Mastery Program for Caregivers, Dealing with Dementia Workshops, PEARLS, and/or pursues new evidence-based programs. Coordinate the outreach efforts for Dementia Friends and Dementia Live. Perform other duties as assigned.

(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 of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science. 

(Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job.  Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Preferred but Optional: Certification as Certified Dementia Practitioner www.nccdp.org National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

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: Dementia Friendly Human Services Associate Project Manager
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your degree(s), transcript(s), certification(s), and/or professional license(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 applications, including their responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

This position may require working occasional weekends and some evenings.

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.

This position requires satisfactory completion of County-sponsored CPR and First Aid training.

Applicants appointed to this position must maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout their employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Positions may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, a drug screen, and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.