Supervisor of Senior Citizens Activities, Department of Human Services – Division of Senior Services

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of Senior Services is the primary agency in Bergen County that plans and coordinates services for County residents aged 60 and above, and their caregivers. The Division and its various committees advocate for those with the greatest economic and social needs.  The Division also provides support to various community-based organizations that promote the well-being and independence of Bergen County’s 220,000 older adults.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Supervisor of Senior Citizens Activities of Elmwood Park Senior Activity Center. Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, develops and implements programs on aging; coordinates community resources and services relating to the concerns of older people; does other duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Provides leadership, guidance, and administrative direction in the development and implementation of information/referral service on community resources pertaining to aging.
  • Maintains inventory of resources/services available to older people
  • Initiates, organizes, and supervises the administration of clubs, meetings, lectures, group excursions, and other group endeavors.
  • Stimulates community awareness of older citizens and the need to include them in the ongoing life of the community.
  • Works to prevent the social isolation of older adults and help them remain active and contributing members of society.
  • Supervises the establishment of essential records and files.
  • Oversee, supervise and manage senior activity staff
  • Oversee and manage staff schedule and Workforce Management input
  • Responsible for 30-60-90-day reviews of new staff and annual reviews of all senior activity center staff
  • Other duties as required

Schedule:    Full time (35 hours/week) Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 3:30PM

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated below on a year-for-year basis with 30-semester-hour credits equal to one year of experience
  • 3 years of administrative experience in work involving counseling or assisting seniors with matters involving their welfare
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the following fields may be substituted for 1 year of required experience: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Recreation, Gerontology, Community Organization or related field

Other Requirements:

  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $50,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

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