DIRECTOR OF AGING 9655

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class plans, develops, coordinates and directs the services, programs and activities of the Office for the Aging. The incumbent assists the County Executive in the development and implementation of all programs providing senior citizen services. Duties include administrative responsibilities, budget planning and preparation, purchasing, personnel work and interagency relations with local, State and Federal agencies and programs. Supervision is exercised over a professional and clerical staff. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and oral and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, develops, coordinates and directs the services, programs and activities of the Office for the Aging;

Assists the County Executive in advising and cooperating with local, State, and Federal agencies and officials to protect and promote the interests of senior citizens;

Assists in the development and implementation of programs providing senior citizen services; assists in providing information through publications and other informational and educational material prepared for dissemination to the senior citizens in order to increase the awareness of senior citizens and to raise their general standard of living;

Develops and administers an area plan for programs on aging;

Provides technical assistance to various community agencies and organizations regarding services and programs;

Assumes primary leadership and responsibility for the implementation and development of the nutrition program for the elderly;

Recruits, selects and provides direction to the required staff to achieve the aims of the Office for the Aging;

Supervises administrative functions such as budgeting, finance, personnel and purchasing;

Conducts and attends conferences, workshops and seminars concerned with problems of the aging;

Reviews and comments upon applications filed by other community agencies for Federal and State grants or applications for aid for programs related to aging services;

Prepares or supervises the preparation and distribution of reports, press releases and related materials.

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; thorough knowledge of sources of funds, public and private agencies and other resources which are available to senior citizens; thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of budget preparation; good knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures; good knowledge of senior citizens activities, programs and interests; good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, programs and services which affect the aged; 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, Federal and local officials, public and private agencies, personnel and senior citizens groups; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of technical and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Public Health, Nutrition, Public Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, Recreation Education or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in the planning, coordination and administration of health or human services programs, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science, Public Health, Nutrition, Public Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, Recreation Education or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in the planning, coordination and administration of health or human services programs, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

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

R9/4/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03