Senior Center Manager (Highland)

Position Summary

Supervise, plan and coordinate assigned center's activities and operations of a Senior Center within the Department of Senior Affairs; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Assistant Director, Department of Senior Affairs.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accreditedcollege or universityin gerontology, sociology, recreation, or business administration; and

Four (4) years of senior or community recreation services program management experience; and

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid C.P.R. Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Cash Handling Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a senior center program

• Modern and complex principles and practices of social service

• Principles and practices of recreational programming

• Gerontological theories, principles and practices and their application to the older adult

• Principles and practices of accounting

• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff

• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments

• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

• Prepare clear and concise reports

• Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures

• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Communicate clearly and concisely

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public

• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation