ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES DEFINITION:
Under direction, assists in planning and supervising programs and employees engaged in providing social, recreational, and educational activities for senior citizens; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
05958 - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
May plan and supervise programs with existing social agencies That will enrich the lives of the elderly; such programs are concerned with problems such as idleness, irresponsibility, employment, unemployment, and adult illiteracy.
Teaches methods of alleviating these problems and may set-up social, recreational, and educational activities to assist the elderly in utilizing their spare time in creative involvements.
May supervise senior citizen's activities by initiating, organizing, and supervising the administration of clubs, meetings, lectures, group excursions, and other group endeavors.
Stimulates community awareness of older citizens and the need to include them in the ongoing life of the community.
Works to prevent the social isolation of older adults, and helps them remain active and contributing members of society.
Supervises the establishment of essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience in programs serving senior citizens in the fields of social work, public health, recreation, gerontology, psychology, and/or community organization work.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE:"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of programs and problems pertaining to older persons.
Knowledge of the purposes, methods, and theories of gerontology and their application to specific situations.
Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to older people and of the method of applying for or utilizing such community resources.
Ability to plan and supervise programs involving the social needs of the elderly.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to give assignments and instructions to employees, provide them with needed advice and assistance, and check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship are maintained, and that desired objectives are achieved.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, families, individuals, and social organizations.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
