Program Specialist (Aging Services)

Located in the Department of Senior Programs and Services – Mount Vernon: Under general supervision, incumbents of this class are responsible for assisting in program development and monitoring of services such as training and education to community stakeholders, contracting agencies and caregivers; subcontractor access/support services to the elderly, and grant research and resource development. Duties involve preparing reports and compiling statistical data thereon; designing surveys to elicit information from targeted groups, and participating in developing program modifications as needed.  Supervision may be exercised over a small support staff.  Does related work as required. 

High school or equivalency diploma and either:

(a) six (6) years experience in an administrative or staff position in an agency and/or program which provided services for the aging; or

(b) A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience in the field of Human Services, one year of which must have been in an agency and/or program which provided services for the aging.

1. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.
2. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.