Senior Program Coordinator

Description

The Department

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem- solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources.  The Aging and Family Services Division (AFS) of HSD specifically supports older residents and their caregivers to live active, healthy lives in the Tri-City community.

The Position

As a member of the HSD assigned to the AFS, the Senior Program Coordinator will organize, coordinate, and implement community wellness programs for older adults. The Community Programs include health promotion activities such as health screenings, wellness classes, and educational activities. The position works within a team that includes volunteers, health promoters, nurses, social workers and mental health workers. The position facilitates community awareness and partnerships, with individuals and agencies, to promote an age-friendly environment.

Examples of Job Duties

• Serve as a member of a departmental team providing programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of City residents.
• Administer one or more program areas.
• Assume direct responsibility for program design and implementation.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations.
• Coordinate programs with individuals and community service providers.
• Maintain program documentation.
• Perform outreach/public speaking activities to promote programs in the community.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/jobs/4472743/senior-program-coo…

Job Description URL: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/classspecs/733531

Job PDF: 

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education - Master's degree in public health, social welfare, or comparable field

Experience - Two years of experience developing programs and providing services for older adults

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements - This position requires the ability to travel independently within and outside City limits.  Therefore, a valid Class C California Driver's License is required by time of appointment.   Bilingual language skills (Spanish, Farsi, Hindi, Mandarin) is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with community programs including program design and implementation, effective outreach and marketing efforts, documentation of program impact, and writing reports.
• Knowledge of older adults’ common concerns and challenges, as well as strengths.
• Knowledge of older adults system of care and common referral sources.
• Ability to maintain effective, respectful working relationships with older adults and community partners.

Benefits

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Special Instructions

Application Process

How to Apply: Candidates may apply for this position by submitting a completed City application, resume and supplemental questionnaire through the online application system (Government Jobs) at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca