Deaf Community Senior Programs Manager

Frederick County Government; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, and FSA

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks an experienced program supervisor to plan and implement health, nutrition, fitness, and social activities for older adults, with emphasis on Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. The role includes coordinating with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to ensure accessible, culturally inclusive programming.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, promoting services, and managing program materials and events while ensuring effective communication access.

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.
• Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience include a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational, health, nutrition, and social programs accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants.
• Facilitate health, fitness, education, and recreation programs for the 50+ Community Center.
• Assess needs of older Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults and connect to services.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to deliver inclusive programs.
• Provide guidance to senior center staff and instructors on accessibility and communication.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Community outreach

Deaf communication

Tech for virtual programs

Education

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

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks an experienced program supervisor to plan and implement health, nutrition, fitness, and social activities for older adults, with emphasis on Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. The role includes coordinating with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to ensure accessible, culturally inclusive programming.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, promoting services, and managing program materials and events while ensuring effective communication access.