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Location : Hillsborough NC 27278, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 207-2023-775
Department: Department on Aging
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 11/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Department on Aging has an opening for a Senior Center Coordinator.
The work involves the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational, social, leisure and educational programs for adults aged 55 and over at Orange County Senior Centers. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and coordinating Senior Center activities within the Department for the Aging.
Work is performed under the general direction of Senior Centers Administrator with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests. Supervision over others is required of this position. Position does related work as required.
* Background Check is required.
Examples of Essential Functions
Examples of Essential Functions Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Supervises program employees by instructing/guiding, assigning, and reviewing work, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, and recommends promotions, discipline, and terminations.
Develops, organizes, promotes, and directs a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including day and overnight trips, recreation, leisure and educational programming, special events and recreational outings.
Oversees the management of the Senior Center, including day to day operations, facility management, including building maintenance, problem solving and meeting the public on a daily basis.
Serves as the staff liaison for the Friends of the Senior Center non-profit organization.
Elicits community and organizational support for senior services programs.
Interprets and explains County policies and procedures.
Assists in preparing and administering program budgets.
Develops and maintains an effective volunteer program.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of operations, services and activities of Senior Center programs.
Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of recruiting, training, and developing volunteers.
Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of facility management.
Good knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Good knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and safety regulations, and County policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of community resources available to older adults.
Good knowledge of the human aging process and related physical, psychological, and emotional changes.
Good knowledge of parliamentary procedures and Robert's Rules of Order.
Good knowledge of the role of recreation in the lives of older adults.
Good knowledge of the rules and equipment requirements for a variety of sports and games.
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing social events and activities.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Ability to supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of staff and others.
Ability to oversee and direct Senior Center programs and recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing Senior Center programming.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, recreation, geriatrics, human services, public health or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience coordinating adult service programs including one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be willing to obtain a CPR certification within 1 year of hire date.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Physical Requirements and Possible Hazards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Ability to physically perform the basic life operational support functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) of standing, walking, stooping, keyboarding, talking, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, hearing, handling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, reaching and repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to possess the close visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and perform extensive reading.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term Disability Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
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Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
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I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
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Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
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Do you have, or are able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License?
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Please indicated your highest level of education from an accredited school?
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Please indicate your degree major.
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If you indicated Related, please indicate your related degree major.
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating adult service programs?
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Do you have one or more years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience?
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Are you CPR Certified?
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Please describe your work experience working with adults aged 55 and over. If none, indicate N/A.
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Location : Hillsborough NC 27278, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 207-2023-775
Department: Department on Aging
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 11/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Department on Aging has an opening for a Senior Center Coordinator.
The work involves the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational, social, leisure and educational programs for adults aged 55 and over at Orange County Senior Centers. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and coordinating Senior Center activities within the Department for the Aging.
Work is performed under the general direction of Senior Centers Administrator with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests. Supervision over others is required of this position. Position does related work as required.
* Background Check is required.
Examples of Essential Functions
Examples of Essential Functions Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Supervises program employees by instructing/guiding, assigning, and reviewing work, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, and recommends promotions, discipline, and terminations.
Develops, organizes, promotes, and directs a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including day and overnight trips, recreation, leisure and educational programming, special events and recreational outings.
Oversees the management of the Senior Center, including day to day operations, facility management, including building maintenance, problem solving and meeting the public on a daily basis.
Serves as the staff liaison for the Friends of the Senior Center non-profit organization.
Elicits community and organizational support for senior services programs.
Interprets and explains County policies and procedures.
Assists in preparing and administering program budgets.
Develops and maintains an effective volunteer program.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of operations, services and activities of Senior Center programs.
Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of recruiting, training, and developing volunteers.
Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of facility management.
Good knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Good knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and safety regulations, and County policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of community resources available to older adults.
Good knowledge of the human aging process and related physical, psychological, and emotional changes.
Good knowledge of parliamentary procedures and Robert's Rules of Order.
Good knowledge of the role of recreation in the lives of older adults.
Good knowledge of the rules and equipment requirements for a variety of sports and games.
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing social events and activities.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Ability to supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of staff and others.
Ability to oversee and direct Senior Center programs and recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing Senior Center programming.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, recreation, geriatrics, human services, public health or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience coordinating adult service programs including one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be willing to obtain a CPR certification within 1 year of hire date.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Physical Requirements and Possible Hazards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Ability to physically perform the basic life operational support functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) of standing, walking, stooping, keyboarding, talking, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, hearing, handling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, reaching and repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to possess the close visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and perform extensive reading.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
- Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
- Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
- Health Insurance (Medical)
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
- Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
- Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
- Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
- Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
- Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
- 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
- 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
- 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
- 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
- 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
- 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
- 96.2 hours/year
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Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
- Yes
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
- Yes
- No
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Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
- Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
- Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
- Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
- No, I am not an Employee
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Do you have, or are able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicated your highest level of education from an accredited school?
- High School or GED
- Associates' Degree
- Bachelors' Degree
- Masters' Degree
- Professional Certifications
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Please indicate your degree major.
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Recreation
- Geriatrics
- Human Services
- Public Health
- Related
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If you indicated Related, please indicate your related degree major.
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating adult service programs?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years but less than 4 years
- 4 years but less than 6 years
- 6 or more years
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Do you have one or more years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
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Are you CPR Certified?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe your work experience working with adults aged 55 and over. If none, indicate N/A.
Required Question
