INSTITUTIONAL COORDINATOR FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Institutional Coordinator Foster Grandparent Program is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a bachelor's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $58,222 to $84,763.
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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 of the Director, Foster Grandparent Program, supervises participant activities and manages a foster grandparent program operating in a state institution for the developmentally disabled and/or a state psychiatric hospital; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Recruits, trains, assigns, and coordinates activities of foster grandparents at the facility. Attends to administrative matters relating to coordination of foster grandparents' payroll records, performance evaluations, grievances, absences, transportation problems, and so forth. Conducts public information activities with all segments of the media including giving talks, assembling material for publication, and so forth. Maintains liaison with all social service agencies within the area of assignment; keeps informed about services offered by agencies and advises agencies of the foster grandparent program as a source of placement for retired persons. Provides individual counseling for foster grandparents within a program setting. Provides referral service for foster grandparents to relevant agencies for indicated services and follows up on such referrals. Attends all statewide coordinating meetings. Provides ongoing inservice training for foster grandparents in accord with federal grant regulations which specify at least four hours monthly. Assists the project director in various administrative functions related to the program. Prepares narrative and statistical progress reports. Maintains essential records and files. Prepares correspondence. 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
Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of regulations relating to programs for the mentally retarded after a period of training. Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, operating procedures, and standards pertaining to the developmentally disabled and their interpretation after a period of training. Knowledge of available state and local community facilities and programs which offer services to senior citizen after a period of training. Ability to organize assigned administrative technical work and develop appropriate work programs and procedures. Ability to select, assign, instruct, and coordinate the work performance of staff members. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships between the Division of Developmental Disabilities, local community agencies, and foster grandparents. Ability to plan, schedule, and conduct staff meetings and conferences. Ability to prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to coordinate the establishment and maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 the 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. Code: 18/P18- RKR/cs 3/27/97
Note
The definition and 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. Five (5) years of professional experience in the operation of a senior citizens' or volunteer program. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.