Department of Aging Activity Coordinator

Duties

Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Center Director, provides administrative, operational, programming, and technical assistance, enters data into WellSky and MySeniorCenter, and assists with program registration and membership renewals.

Essential Job Duties

• Registers new members, renews current members’ membership forms, and collects enhancement donations.
• Enters data into MySeniorCenter and other software (such as SurveyMonkey).
• Assists members with accessing MySeniorCenter and OPAL programs.
• Assist the center director in developing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating senior center programs and activities. 
• Assist the center director with the daily operations of the senior center.
• Assist the center director in the oversight of the nutrition program. 
• Attends senior center team meetings.
• Assists in completing reports as needed, as assigned by the senior center director.
• Makes bank deposits for all county revenues as needed.
  
  

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
Plus
Two years of successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
 
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of successful work experience at senior centers, with adult education, adult recreation, counseling, social work, community development, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with, and can enforce, the Senior Center and Community Services Division Standard Operating Procedures and the Baltimore County policies and procedures.
• Experience working with computers, including the Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.
• Experience with MySeniorCenter, WellSky, and SurveyMonkey is an asset.
• Good knowledge of the needs of older adults and the means to meet those needs.
• Good knowledge of the objectives and purposes of activities, programs, and services for older adults.
• Good customer service skills and ability to work effectively with older adults, volunteers, and the community in general.
• Ability to keep charts and records of average complexity.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
This position may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

This position may require maintaining CPR/AED/First Aid and ServSafe certifications, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Documents may be mailed or delivered to:
  ATTN: Activity Coordinator - Aging
 Office of Human Resources
 Baltimore County Government
 308 Allegheny Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), certification(s), or professional license(s) to your application.  Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.