Aging Services Specialist
On-siteAuburn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate, develop, and implement programs and services for older persons under the direction of the Director of the Cayuga County Office for the Aging. Assist in long-range and immediate planning while providing technical assistance to municipal and community agencies. Work directly with older persons and their delegates to identify useful resources, manage assigned staff and volunteers, and maintain detailed program records and reports. Develop training for staff and subcontractors, interpret state and federal policies to formulate office procedures, and perform information and referral functions. Liaise with private, public, and voluntary agencies to address the needs of the aging population.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university in social or behavioral sciences, public health, gerontology, community development or related field AND one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the aforementioned fields
- A Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college of university in social or behavioral sciences, public health, gerontology, community development or related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience in the aforementioned fields
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above
- Good knowledge of the characteristics, needs and interests of the aging
- Working knowledge of community agencies, facilities and services which can be utilized to aid the elderly
- Working knowledge of public information and relation techniques
- Ability to organize
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Tact; Courtesy; Integrity
- Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and programs
- Emotional maturity
- Good judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with individuals and groups
- Resourcefulness; Sensitivity to the reactions of others
- Good powers of observation and analysis; Initiative
- Ability to prepare records and reports
- Basic computer skills
- Physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the job; Flexible
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