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DIRECTOR, OFFICE FOR THE AGING
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Plans, organizes, promotes, and direct varied services and activities Evaluates and assesses the needs of older persons and the Supervises administrative functions such as budgeting, finance, Develops and administers an area plan for programs on aging; Coordinates services of the Office for the Aging with other community Contacts public officials and community leaders to obtain their Provides leadership and advocacy in behalf of all older persons in the Provides technical assistance to various community agencies and Assumes primary leadership and responsibility for the implementation Conducts research on the needs of older persons and develops Provides counseling and referral service for the aging; Conducts training program for staff and volunteer workers; Conducts and attends conferences, workshops, and seminars concerned Reviews and comments upon applications filed by other community Prepares or supervises the preparation and distribution of reports, Recruits, selects, and provides direction to the required staff to achieve The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of characteristics, needs, and interests of the aging especially as they relate to income, health, housing, recreation, nutrition and transportation; thorough knowledge of community agencies, facilities, and services which can be utilized to aid the elderly; good knowledge of administrative principles and practices and of their effective application to a community group; good knowledge of public relations techniques; working knowledge of State and Federal agencies providing services or grants for services for older persons; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER: A. A master’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York OR: B. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York OR: C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined NOTE: One year of experience as described in (A) or (B) may be substituted for one year of formal higher education. Non-Competitive Class
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