Applying To: Program Manager I (St. Louis Area Agency on Aging)

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Department: Human Services

Salary

• Minimum: $49,244.00
• Maximum: $77,142.00

Position Specifications

This is a management position within the Department of Human Services, St. Louis Area Agency on Aging. Incumbent will plan and coordinate the development and implementation of a community aging and disability resource center, and manage the center’s programs, operations, and staff. Incumbent will act as an advocate for eldercare programs/issues and have extensive involvement with the aging network and service providers. Incumbent will report to the SLAAA Program Manager II and may represent the Program Manager II at meetings and as needed.

For an additional description of this position, please refer to the classification specification for Program Manager I

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Occupational Therapy, or a related field; plus at least three years of recent progressively responsible experience supervising or monitoring programs for older adults and/or disabled persons. OR, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must be proficient in the use of MS Word, database applications, and able to effectively utilize the Internet.

Must be available for occasional weekend and evening work.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis.  Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request.  Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application. 

Documentation of academic credentials must be submitted upon request.

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Your employment experience and training will be used to determine whether you meet the entrance requirements for this position and to compute your experience and training evaluation. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. When completing the Employment History section of the application, include reasons for changes in employers and explain any gaps in employment. Incomplete and/or carelessly completed applications will not be considered.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

CITY RESIDENTS PREFERENCE POINTS: City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.  City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points. 

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION:  Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill anticipated vacancies.  Please submit application as soon as possible.  Applications can be submitted on the Internet.

Scoring Components and Their Weights

• Experience and Training: 100%

Residency Requirement: Saint Louis City residency is generally required within 120 days after a working test period is completed. Proof of residency will be requested.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill the anticipated vacancies. Please submit application as soon as possible.

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