Director, Senior Activity Center (Program Specialist II)

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance Plans

BlueChoice Advantage PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

Center for Digital Governmtent seeks a Senior Activity Center Director to manage all aspects of a multi-purpose senior center, ensuring quality programs, outreach, and staff leadership within the Department of Aging and Disabilities in Maryland.

The role requires overseeing budget, coordinating with partners, and developing emergency evacuation plans to safeguard seniors and staff. Strong communication and program development skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in program management or public aging services.
• Note: substitution can count up to four years of related experience, totaling six or more years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Senior Center staff and volunteers; conducts annual performance evaluations and supports staff development.
• Programs a variety of classes and activities to meet senior participants’ needs.
• Recruits, hires, trains and retains instructors (paid and volunteer).
• Represents the Senior Center in the community and partners; maintains fiscal and administrative oversight of the center budget.
• Performs outreach to seniors and families; informs community groups about programs and services.
• Creates and implements Emergency Evacuation Plans for sheltering and fire evacuations.
• Coordinates facility and grounds management; engages with center staff, county and state stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Community outreach

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Data tracking software

Job description

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent non-represented position in the Department of Aging and Disabilities. The mission of the Department of Aging and Disabilities is to improve the quality of life for our citizens by providing options and resources to older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers to enable them to live independent and meaningful lives. The position of Senior Activity Center Director is responsible for all phases of a multi-purpose senior center, in accordance with Department of Aging and Disabilities policies and procedures. The position reports to the Director of Senior Center Operations.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of program management support and program subject matter principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating or carrying out assignments in one or more programs. The employee independently plans and carries out the aspects of program development, implementation and evaluation, and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with policies and program practices.

The supervisor provides assistance for unusual situations and reviews methods and approaches used in carrying out the employee's program support activities for conformance to policy and established requirements. The employee adapts standard program practices and procedures to meet situations or cases not fully covered by existing guidelines, and modification of current guides. Decisions involve conditions and factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine relationships with existing criteria. Work output affects the social, physical or emotional well-being of program participants or recipients of services. Most employees in this class exercise supervisory responsibilities.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Supervises Senior Center staff and volunteers; provides annual performance evaluations; provides effective communication, support and development to staff and volunteers.

Programs a variety of classes and activities to meet the needs of senior participants and their families.

Recruits, hires, trains and retains paid and volunteer instructors.

Shows sensitivity to cultural, language and economic differences as this position requires a high degree of daily contact with the public at large, who present a variety of personalities and dispositions.

Serves as a liaison for the Senior Center within community organizations and partners.

Provides fiscal and administrative oversight of a senior center budget.

Actively participates in professional organizations, seeking membership where appropriate which may include NISC and MASC.

Performs outreach to seniors, their families and provides public information about available programs and services to community groups and aging related organizations.

Creates and implements Emergency Evacuation Plans for the seniors and staff of the center.

This includes Shelter in Place and Fire evacuations. Interacts with center staff and volunteers, Department of Aging and Disabilities staff, Center 501c3 Groups, Advisory Boards, senior participants, their families, County, State Government and community organizations and the general public.

Coordinates senior center facility and grounds management.

Represents the Department of Aging and Disabilities and Anne Arundel County in a positive and professional manner.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

Considerable knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Considerable knowledge of standard processes involved in procurement and/or contract management.

Ability to prepare, interpret, and evaluate program proposals and modifications.

Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; exhibit good listening techniques and keeps other informed of matters relative to both work rules and job assignments.

Possess an understanding of creating an accessible environment for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field.

Experience: Two (2) or more years experience in program management or another specialty area in management of public aging services.

NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field" may be substituted for up to four (4) years of professional experience in supporting a senior activity center, community center, recreation center, human services program, or similar environment, for a total of six (6) or more years of experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Experience in senior center administration or management of public aging services.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and data tracking programs.
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits