ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE ON AGING DEFINITION:
Under direction of the Executive Director, assists in providing leadership in the development and implementation of the work of a local Office on Aging; assists in coordinating community resources and services relating to concerns of older people; assists in maintaining liaison with state and local agencies and organizations concerned; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Aids in providing leadership, guidance, and administrative direction on the development and implementation of an information and referral service on community resources related to the broad field of aging.
Consults with, advises, and otherwise provides professional assistance to organized efforts by community organizations, associations, and groups which can contribute to the understanding of aging or who should be aware of aging as a social process.
Aids in maintaining a continuous inventory of resources and services available to older people, assessing adequacy of existing programs, identifying gaps, and stimulating alternatives and new solutions to persistent problems involving aging.
Aids in planning and developing an education and public information program to develop knowledge and understanding of the real nature of aging.
Aids in assembling, disseminating, and publicizing information of value to the public generally and to all groups concerned with the diverse subject of aging.
Aids in promoting good public relations by speaking before various civic and community organizations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of professional experience in either a paid or volunteer capacity in social work, public administration, public health, nursing, teaching, recreation, gerontology, public relations, psychology, vocational counseling, community organization work, or a related field.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of community development and planning.
Knowledge of community agencies and resources and an awareness of interrelatedness of social issues.
Ability to work with public and private agencies.
Ability to communicate with large and small groups through public speaking, leading discussions, and informal conversation.
Ability to write and speak effectively.
Ability to organize office work.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
