Assistant 50 Center Director-Human Services Specialist I-Community Resources and Services

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most awards in the state of Maryland and the fifth highest in the nation as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists with the overall management and operation of a regional multifunctional 50 center.
• Plans coordinates implements and evaluates 50 center programming including planning quarterly calendar preparing newsletters recruiting and coordinating schedules with instructors/contractors and hosting programs.
• Assist with the coordination of building scheduling with Program staff and other user groups.
• Oversee the general operation of the center in the absence of the Center Director.
• Coordination with the Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervision of assigned full time and contingent staff.
• Recruits selects trains and evaluates contingent staff and volunteers.
• Plans schedules and assigns work. Facilitate ongoing cooperation and coordination with DCRS offices County Departments and liaison work with the local community.
• Reviews and conducts inspection reports for facility maintenance.
• Works towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff.
• Welcomes and orients 50 Center participants to include providing tours leading orientation presentations conducting outreach to increase Center participation.
• Completes reviews and submits Incident Injury Accident or other related reports to the Center Director Division Manager Risk Management and Department.
• Assists with maintenance and repair issues with fitness equipment with the appropriate contractor and communicates with program staff.
• Assists with the development and management of the operating budget. Completes fiscal and financial reports as required.
• Ensures staff compliance with County policies for cost accounting PDQ card and purchasing.
• Works with Department Communications Team and other stakeholders to develop marketing strategies for programs events and rentals.
• Coordinates and submits information for the Offices digital newsletters and publications. Prepares and submits Public Service Announcements.
• Assists with rentals and other agency use of the building. Resolves all schedule conflicts.
• Maintains an active working knowledge of DCRS programs trends and needs. Works as a team member across OAI divisions projects and programs.
• Works collaboratively with nutrition team to assist with food service within the 50 centers.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• May require work some evening and weekends.
• Participates in activities related to Emergency Management as requested including work outside normal business hours.

Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• ServSafe Food Sanitation Certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Creative thinker and selfstarter with an ability to envision develop and implement innovative programming.
• Experience and working knowledge of program planning and development.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population.
• Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) database management and spreadsheet applications necessary.
• Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.

• ServSafe Food Sanitation Certification must be received within six months of hire.
• Class C Maryland Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.