HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 07/30/1981July 30, 1981
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 3394424
339.5261
JOB DESCRIPTION - DIRECTOR
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The director of services and programs for the aging shall be responsible
to the Council On Aging of Mansfield. The director shall be responsible
for assisting the Council On Aging in carrying out its statutory obliga-
tions. The director develops and implements programs and services,
approved by the Council On Aging, designed to meet the needs of the aging
in Mansfield. The director supervises and manages such programs and
services, along with Council's employees, subject to the review of
the Council.
The Director should have specific knowledge of available opportunities
for the elderly including such specifics as available monies and grants,
and knowledge of the process of aging together with an understanding of
the needs and behavior of those in later stages of life.
Qualifications: High school graduate, plus degree in public/business
administration. Gerontology, psychology, sociology, public relations
courses desirable. Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Ability to keep complex records and to prepare financial and statistical
reports. Typing skills desirable. Experience may be substituted for
specific qualifications.
Duties:
The Director is to attend all regular meetings t-f,the-Council_.On Aging
and otykr'-meetings as designated by the Council and will provide a report to
the Council at the regular meetings regarding the overall operation of the
Senior Center (Drop In Center.)
The Director's work week shall be the regular hours of the Center as
established by the Council, between Monday and Friday.
The Director is to hire subordinate staff and supervise the work of the
personnel of the Center.
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shall manage all fiscal matters including grants, contracts
of bills, establish accounting procedures and prepare budget
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The Director shall support established program policies of the Council
and search for and implement projects that will broaden the base of
service to the aging in Mansfield.
The Director shall show concern for publicity and public relations,
interpret the work of the agency in the community, maintain with town
officials and with providers of services and the state Department of
Elderly Affairs.
The Director shall support and carry out the Council On Aging By -Laws
and operating procedures as they impact daily operation of the Center.
The Director shall be familiar with and able to assume the responsi-
bilities of the Assistant Director when necessary.
General Remarks: In case of illness, vacation, use of personal time or
absence for official reasons, the Director will contact both the Assistant
Director and the Council President.
All letters and meeting notices will be brought to the Council for
discussion and action.
The Director will bring ideas concerning grants to the Council for
discussion and approval to seek same. Completed grant applications
will be signed by the President of the Council and appropriate town
officials before submission to the proper agencies. Once a grant
application has been approved by the Council it shall not be substan-
tially changed by the Director without resubmission to the Council.
Completed grant applications, however, shall not be subject to change
by the Council after agency approval.
Salary increases are subject to Town Meeting vote.
Overtime pay is at the discretion of the Council.
Client's personal files are confidential. Access by all persons will be
as defined by the Council.
The Director will have quarterly evaluations of her/his job performance
at regular Council meetings, scheduled in advance and attended by all
members, whenever possible. The Council and director will establish
together the style and substance of each evaluation and offer creative
evaluation of the job and the director's performance.
Benefits:
VACATION PAY: Shall be based on a regular work week and availability of
funds.'No'week's vacation pay after one full year of service. Less than
one year, a two day vacation period shall be allowed. Vacation pav is
based on first day of employment. Vacation time shall not be cumulative
from year to year. After five years of continuous service - three weeks.
After ten years of continuous service - four weeks.
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SICI: TIME: Sick leave shall start January 1st. Employees shall
be entitled to sick leave up to 15 days per annum,
pro -rated to the days of his employment in his first
year. Unused sick leave shall be accumulated to a
maximum of 143 days. The employer may require the
employee to verify his illness by a physician's
certificate. Employees must notify the chairman
prior to reporting time of any illness requiring
absence. Sick leave shall accumulate during vacation
time, and when an wmployee is absent due to injury
or illness.
After sick leave absence of two weeks or more, the
employee must present a doctor's certificate before
returning to normal duties.
At time of termination of employment, for any reason,
all accumulated sick leave shall be cancelled.
PERSONAL TIME: Shall be paid up to three days - this includes bereave-
ment time for parent, spouse, child, brother, sister,
grandmother, grandfather, or in-law resident in the
employee's household.
PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington's
Birthday, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day,
r� and Christmas.
OTHER: 50% Blue Cross/ Blue Shield paid by town
50% $9000 term life insurance paid by town
County Pension Plan