Department of Aging Activity Coordinator

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for an Activity Coordinator.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all
promotions
and
changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the
Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

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

Under the supervision of the senior center director, provides administrative, operational, programming, and technical assistance, enters data into Well Sky and My Senior Center , and assists with program registration and membership renewals.

• Registers new members, renews current members’ membership forms, and collects enhancement donations.
• Enters data into Well Sky and other software (such as My Senior Center  and Survey Monkey).
• Assists members with accessing My Senior Center  and OPAL programs.
• In the absence of, or in collaboration with, a volunteer, provides front desk coverage, including answering the telephone and answering in-person questions.
• In the absence of staff or a council member, accepts payment for council special events, accepts travel payments and places them in the drop box, greets members and guests, and sells County Ride tickets.
• 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.

Performs other related duties as required.

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 of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

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.

Two years of successful work experience at senior centers, with adult education, adult recreation, counseling, social work, community development, or a closely related field.

• 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 My Senior Center , Well Sky and Survey Monkey 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.

This position may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
This position may require maintaining CPR/AED/First Aid and Serv Safe certifications, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants must submit proof of a valid driver's license and proof of education to meet the position's qualifications. College diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents may be mailed or delivered to:
ATTN:
Activity Coordinator - Aging
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

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. Employees in this…