50+Center Director-Elkridge-(Human Services Specialist II)-Community Resources and Services
50+Center Director-Elkridge-(Human Services Specialist II)-Community Resources and Services
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
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 record-breaking 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.
What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:- 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The 50 Center is a large multipurpose center. The center director performs professional human service work that contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the 50 Center team and the Office on Aging and Independence. The center director is responsible for its overall operation including program coordination of concurrent activities facility management scheduling and rental of the facility food service management and broad community outreach. Director serves as primary resource contact for participants Center Council members and the local community.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$32.95 - $37.13
$68542 - $77239
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate professional level human services work which may include supervisory responsibility under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes administering human service programs or providing specialized health and human services targeted to a special population; assists in formulating policies and developing goals and objectives; and providing a full range of counseling and referral services. Work may also include identifying and investigating complaints of unfair and deceptive practices and violations of local and State laws; and administering criminal justice and alternative sentencing programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the overall daily operation of a 50 Center which will require day/evening work hours also occasional weekend hours.
Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
Accurately learns and performs all essential functions including the provision of the highest standards of customer service.
Provides leadership direction and overall management of programs and service delivery within the Office on Aging and Independence.
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing recommending hiring to the appointing authority and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Develops implements and evaluates comprehensive programming for a diverse older adult population integrating the work of the Office on Aging and Independence and the Department of Community Resources and Services. This includes research and development of new center events and programs. Provides ongoing intensive professional supervision and consultation and direction to team members contingent staff and volunteers.
Directs and monitors the performance and accountability of staff.
Trains staff on established policies and procedures as needed to ensure that a high quality of service is being delivered to older adults and their families.
Establishes and maintains relationships with other organizations to coordinate effective service delivery to older adults. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated services.
Ensures adherence to program department and county policies and procedures.
Ensures the timely and accurate execution of administrative clerical and fiscal tasks related to 50 center operations to include data collection registration and money handling.
Interfaces with Facilities in issues relating to the building to include: review of inspection reports for facility maintenance; preparation of work orders for maintenance and monitoring of progress and status.
Works toward securing the safety and security of participants and staff. This may include documentation of a participants ability to independently negotiate a center facility.
Completes reviews and submits incident injury accident or other related reports to the Division Manager Office Administrator Office of Risk Management.
Oversees the coordination of rentals and building use by individual renters community and nonprofit organizations and other external user groups. Schedules space and personnel and ensures fee collection.
Provide event planning assistance and preparation for all rentals and reservations and program support for the Department of Community Resources and Services and for any other County sponsored functions held at a Center.
Provide on-call assistance for evening weekend and holiday events programs and general facility operations.
Ensures staff compliance with Department and County fiscal policies with PDQ card purchases.
Coordinates with the OAI Nutrition Manager the food service component of the congregate meal program and ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.
Oversees the daily operation of the congregate meal program in the Center.
Oversees the planning implementation and evaluation of programs including the planning of concurrent collaborative programs.
Coordinates with and schedules programs developed by other OAI and Department staff that are held in a 50 Center.
Plans and provides community outreach activities. Refers clients to appropriate services and resources in the community.
Drafts written marketing materials for events and programs.
Serves as a member of the Office and Department and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
Participate in activities related to Emergency Management as requested including work outside normal business hours.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Bachelors degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university and related experience and/or training working with older adults; or equivalent combination of education and experience in senior center or similar setting. COTA Licensure may be required for Social Day Program coordination. Public speaking skills preferred. 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is the usual noise associated with a busy active 50 center. LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Class C Maryland Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
COTA Licensure may be required for Social Day Program coordination.
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 H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
