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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $46,758.40 - $49,088.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
The Department of Senior Affairs is a dedicated public sector entity committed to enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens and youth by providing a broad spectrum of services and programs. It operates with a mission to foster wellness, social engagement, and support for seniors and younger generations through well-structured activities, informative resources, and community events. The department strives to create inclusive environments that encourage personal growth, physical fitness, nutrition, social interaction, and family caregiver support, ensuring that every citizen, regardless of age, has access to meaningful opportunities and essential services. The department’s focus includes managing fitness programs, nutrition... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social services, education, recreation, or gerontology
- two years of experience in social services, community services, physical fitness, recreation
- one year of supervisory or lead experience
- possession of valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire
- possession of valid City Operator's Permit within six months from date of hire
- possession of valid CPR Certificate within six months from date of hire
- possession of valid First Aid Certificate within six months from date of hire
- ability to perform essential physical functions including walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and operating motorized equipment and vehicles
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social services, education, recreation, or gerontology
- two years of experience in any combination of social services, community services, physical fitness, recreation
- one year of supervisory or lead experience
- strong leadership and organizational skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to coordinate multiple programs and events
- experience in budget preparation and monitoring
- knowledge of senior affairs program implementation
- ability to develop marketing and informational materials
- familiarity with relevant laws, rules and regulations related to senior services
Job Duties
- Oversee and coordinate senior activities and programs including personal care, recreation and fitness, nutrition and meal distribution, senior information and referral services, family caregiver support services and inter-generational activities, programs and events
- recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives
- establish schedules and methods for providing services
- implement policies and procedures
- monitor program performance
- recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures
- supervise staff in the implementation of various senior activities and programs
- coordinate staff and volunteer training
- develop, implement, coordinate and participate in special events, support group activities and educational sessions for the senior community
- promote, supervise and evaluate senior special events and activities
- may be required to oversee the daily operations of a meal site program for seniors
- order meals to be delivered
- coordinate transportation
- ensure proper delivery and service in a timely manner
- promote and coordinate specific activities within assigned senior affairs program
- prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures
- provide information and referral services to program participants and the general public
- organize, schedule and implement senior affairs activities and other related programs
- maintain community resources database as needed
- schedule usage of facilities for activities including social, cultural, and recreational functions
- provide information and assistance to users of facilities
- maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness
- maintain records for senior programs and volunteers
- maintain and file various senior affairs reports
- prepare statistical reports and maintain program databases as required
- monitor and inspect senior affairs facilities
- schedule maintenance and secure facilities
- attend and participate in a variety of meetings
- maintain awareness of new developments in the field of senior affairs
- incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs
- participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget
- submit budget recommendations
- monitor expenditures
- communicate and work with private sector to obtain funding for special programs as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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