Deaf Community Senior Center Director

Frederick County MD; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a dedicated supervisor to plan and implement social, health, nutrition, fitness, and recreation programs for older adults, including Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. The role combines in-person and virtual activities, coordination with staff and partners, and leadership of center staff and volunteers.

The position emphasizes accessibility, collaboration with community services, and management of program logistics and purchases, with varied hours and a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, gerontology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human or aging services.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational, health, nutrition, and social programs accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to support programming.
• Assist with special events and Division initiatives and manage fiscal purchases.
• Provide direction to senior center staff and instructors and ensure communication access for Deaf participants.
• Develop and promote programs that advance Division initiatives and strategic goals, with emphasis on inclusive, accessible services.
• Create and distribute accessible communication materials and provide outreach to the Deaf community.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Communication with diverse communities

Technology for virtual programs

Education

Associate’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, gerontology, or a related field

Substitutions: Bachelor's degree as described above

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks a dedicated supervisor to plan and implement social, health, nutrition, fitness, and recreation programs for older adults, including Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. The role combines in-person and virtual activities, coordination with staff and partners, and leadership of center staff and volunteers.

The position emphasizes accessibility, collaboration with community services, and management of program logistics and purchases, with varied hours and a