SENIOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AGING
New Jersey treats Senior Program Development Specialist Aging as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a master's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, prepares plans for the development, promotion and implementation of programs to meet the social service needs of the elderly, and takes the lead over one or more Program Development Specialists, Aging; does other related work.
Examples of work
Coordinates activities between community groups and public and private agencies to develop, maintain and/or expand social service projects for the elderly. Meets with concerned groups to identify needs and potential solutions. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the feasibility of new and supplementary programs. Plans programs designed to meet the needs of the elderly population. Analyses data and prepares program proposals. Identifies sponsoring organizations and assists in the design and preparation of proposals for funding programs. Reviews and evaluates funding proposals. Evaluates project proposals for grant funds to determine compliance with federal, state and/or local requirements and project feasibility. Negotiates contractual arrangements with community based organizations receiving federal or state funds. Provides advice and technical assistance. Negotiates agreements with operating agencies to correct program deficiencies. Cooperates with other agencies to discuss needs development plans for new programs. Analyzes legislation having potential impact on programs. May develop special training programs for individuals who work with older adults. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with staff and other agencies to implement social service programs. Provides guidance and instruction to other program development specialists. Represents the agency at meetings and conferences. Prepares correspondence and reports. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of program development and assessment techniques. Knowledge of current programs offered by foundations and private organizations for community projects in aging. Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research, and review and analyze data. Knowledge of the socio-economic needs of the elderly. Ability to identify the social service needs of the elderly. Ability to plan, develop and implement programs designed to meet the social service needs of the elderly. Ability to review and evaluate funding proposals. Ability to negotiate contractual agreements. Ability to evaluate community resources. Ability to assist in the preparation of detailed federal grant applications. Ability to conduct research and collect and analyze data. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community groups and agencies. Ability to provide advice and technical assistance. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the development of programs designed to address the socio-economic needs of the elderly, which shall have involved responsibility for research, negotiation and/or writing program proposals. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in the field of gerontology or social gerontology and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.