ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR AGING/DISABILITIES DEFINITION:
Under direction, assists in the planning, organization, coordination, development, and implementation of programs on aging and/or disability, and in the coordination of community resources and services addressing the needs of older persons and/ or persons living with disabilities, and their caregivers; maintains liaison with state and local agencies and concerned organizations; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The definition and 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:
Assists in the development and implementation of an information and referral service on community resources related to the broad field(s) of aging, and/or disability, and caregiving.
Provides guidance and administrative assistance to organizations, associations, and groups seeking to increase understanding of issues associated with aging and/or disability, and caregiving.
Maintains up-to-date inventory of resources and services available to older persons, and/or persons living with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Assesses existing programs and identifies gaps in services; identifies alternatives and recommends solutions to the persistent problems issues related to aging, and/or disability, and caregiving.
Assists in the planning and development of an education and public information program to increase knowledge and understanding of issues related to aging and/or disability, and caregiving.
Gathers and disseminates information on subjects related to aging and/or disability, and caregiving.
Gives presentations before various civic and community organizations on subjects related to aging and/or disability, and caregiving
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.
Six (6) years of professional experience in work involving counseling or assisting senior citizens or persons living with disabilities with matters involving their welfare.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling and Guidance and one (1) year 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 programs addressing the issues associated with aging, and/or disability, and caregiving.
Knowledge of programs available for older people persons and/or persons living with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Knowledge of the problems issues associated with aging and/or disability, and caregiving.
Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to older persons and/or persons living with disabilities, and their caregivers; and of the methods for utilizing such resources.
Ability to work with older individuals and/or individuals living with disabilities, and their caregivers, to apprise them of available programs.
Ability to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons and/or persons living with disabilities. Ability to work with public and private agencies involved in community program development for older persons and/or persons living with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Ability to assist in the coordination of programs that identify trends and encourage cooperative interchange to resolve issues associated with aging, disability, and caregiving. Ability to coordinate the efforts of various individuals and groups.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential 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 the 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 with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
