SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM DIRECTOR                                                 3718

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for developing and directing the programs that serve Senior Citizens within a town or village.  Work in this class differs from a Senior Citizens Program Supervisor in that the incumbent is responsible for heading an entire Senior Citizens division, whereas the Senior Citizens Supervisor is responsible for one (1) program or one (1) area of Senior Citizen activities.  Duties are administrative in nature, and include budget prepara­tion, personnel, grant proposals and the establishment of contracts with public and private agencies. Supervision is exercised over a professional, specialist and clerical staff and is received through conferences with an administrative supervisor.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Plans and establishes the programs within a town or village to meet the needs of Senior Citizens;

          Coordinates the work of professional and specialist staff members which is designed to educate Senior Citizens in the areas of health, nutrition, consumer affairs and legislation which affects the aged;

          Initiates grant proposals and contracts with public and private agencies for the benefit of Senior Citizen activities and programs;

          Submits budgetary proposals to the local jurisdiction and is responsible for the administration of the overall budget;

          Plans and coordinates the activities of a staff in the areas of social services, counseling, special events, nutrition and recreation;

          Develops programs of public information about the problems of the aged;

          Delivers lectures and displays of materials to interested groups of Senior Citizens and other community residents;

          Promotes and develops close working relationships with agencies and organizations which serve the needs of Senior Citizens.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the social, economic, physical and psychological problems concerning Senior Citizens; thorough knowledge of modern developments in geriatrics and gerontology; good knowledge of Senior Citizens activities, programs and interests; knowledge of federal, state and local laws which affect the aged; knowledge of sources of funds, public and private agencies and other resources which are available to Senior Citizens; ability to plan and establish an overall program to meet the varied needs of Senior Citizens; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with state and local officials, public and private agencies, clerical and professional personnel and Senior Citizen's groups; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Either:

          (a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology or a related field, and three (3) years of experience working with programs for the aged; or in the delivery of health, social, educational or community services; or in the field of counseling; or,

         

          (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience in working with programs for the aged; or in the delivery of health, social, educational or community services; or in the field of counseling; or,

 

          (c)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          One (1) year permanent competitive status as a Senior Citizens Program Supervisor.

 

 

R6/9/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

COMPETITIVE