Aging Services Programs Specialist

COUNTY OF CAYUGA; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Cayuga seeks an Aging Services Specialist within the Cayuga County Office for the Aging to coordinate, develop, and implement programs serving older residents. You will assist in planning and supporting services, liaising with agencies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in related field and relevant experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree plus 1 year of full-time paid experience in aging, social or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of full-time paid experience in aging, social or related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in planning, developing and coordinating programs and services for the aging.
• Assists in the implementation and operation of a specific service component or performs a variety of tasks in support of programs and services for older persons.
• Provides technical assistance to municipal and community agencies concerned with programs and services for the aging.
• Works directly with older persons or their delegates and identifies agencies and individuals potentially useful to older persons.
• Develops and participates in liaison activities with private, public and voluntary agencies concerned with the aging.
• Attends meetings and speaks to groups concerning the problems of older persons and the role of the Office for the Aging.
• Supervises the activities of assigned staff and volunteer workers.
• Assists in the interpretation of state and federal policies, rules and regulations and formulates office and program policies and procedures.
• Maintains detailed program services records and completes reports of services as requested by the Director.
• Performs Information and Referral functions and maintains current Information and Referral listing of services.
• Assists in the development and provides training for staff, volunteers, informal caregivers, subcontractors and providers.
• Develops computer applications appropriate to needs of the agency; Studies, evaluates and makes recommendations about programs, problems, suggestions and research concerning the aging.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Aging services knowledge

Communication (written)

Organization

Public information

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s Degree in social/behavioral sciences/public health/gerontology/community development or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in social/behavioral sciences/public health/gerontology/community development or related field

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

County of Cayuga seeks an Aging Services Specialist within the Cayuga County Office for the Aging to coordinate, develop, and implement programs serving older residents. You will assist in planning and supporting services, liaising with agencies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in related field and relevant experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse partners.