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Councilman Presents the following Ordinance Seconded by Councilman
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR CARTERET OFFICE ON AGING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 7
OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret (the "Borough") wish to
forge a new more vigorous direction for the Carteret office on Aging in response to need
expressed by citizens who utilized the services; and
WHEREAS, the new direction requires new leadership; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Carteret that Chapter 7 titled "Aging, Office On", of the Borough Code of the Borough
-- of Carteret be amended as follows:
1.) Section 7-2A is amended by deleting the existing language in its entirety and
replacing it with the following: "7-2A. Said Office on Aging Shall be headed and
administered by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with
advise and consent of the Council."
2.) A new section, designated 7-4 shall be added which shall reading its entirety:
"7-4 Executive Director, Requirements":
A. There is hereby established within the Borough of Carteret the
position of Executive Director of the Carteret Office of Aging.
B. The Executive Director of the Carteret Office On Aging shall be
responsible for the administration of all aspects of the operation of the
Carteret Office on Aging.
C. The requirements for the position of Executive Director of the Carteret
Office On Aging are as follows:
DEFINITION
Under direction, provides leadership in the development and implementation of the work
of a local office on Aging; coordinates community resources and services relating to
concerns of older people; maintains liaison with state and local agencies and
organizations concerned with the diverse subject of aging; does other related duties as
required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purpose 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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Provide leadership, guidance, and administrative direction in the development and
implementation of an information and referral service on community resources related to
the broad field of aging.
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Consults with, advises, and provides professional assistance to organized efforts by
community organizations, associations, and groups which can contribute to the
understanding of aging or who should be aware of aging as social process.
Maintains a continuous inventory of resources and services available to older people.
Assesses adequacy of existing programs, identifying gaps and stimulating alternatives
and stimulating alternatives and new solutions to persistent problems involving aging.
Plans and develops an education and public information program to develop knowledge
and understanding of the real nature of aging.
Assembles, disseminates, and publicizes information of value to the general public and to
all groups concerned with the diverse subject of aging.
Promotes public relation by speaking before various civic and community organizations.
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.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional
experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits
being equal to one (1) year of experience.
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of professional experience to either a paid or volunteer capacity in an
agency operating programs relating to elderly people in the fields of social work, public
health, nursing, teaching, recreation, gerontology, psychology, vocational counseling,
community organization work or related field.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in any of the above fields from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of indicated
experience.
LICENSE
Appointees will be required to possess a drivers 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 AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of community development and planning.
Knowledge of community agencies and resources and an awareness of interrelatedness of
social issues.
Knowledge of problems, concerns, and needs of the aging.
Ability to work with public and private agencies.
Ability to communicate with groups through public speaking, leading discussions, and
informal conversation.
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Ability to write and speak effectively.
Ability to organize office work.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and
information systems use by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to mad, 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 am 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 be eligible.
-- This job specification is for local government us only.
BE, IT, FURTHER ORDAINED that all sections and subsections of Chapter 7 of the
Code of the Borough of Cartemt, not specifically amended by this ordinance shall remain
unchanged.
BE, IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
BE, IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a copy of this ordinance shall be forwarded to
New Jersey Department of Personnel.
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RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.I~. COUNCILMAN 'YES NO NV A.B.
CRILLE¥ X QUINONES X
FAZEKAS X SANTORO X
0 ' BRIEN X SOHAYDA X
X - Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR - Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto
Adopted on first reading of the Council of the Borough of Carteret, N.J.. on lqay 18 ~ 2000
Adopted on second reading after hearing on ,J ONE 1 ~ 2000
ON MUNICIPAL CLERK ~