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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Gerontology, Public Health, Human Services, or related field and three (3) years of experience working with senior citizens or in a community advocacy role.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under direction, works directly with older adults, caregivers, and staff to promote inclusion and empowerment across senior citizen programming and services. Conducts off-site outreach activities.
Typical Duties
Leads outreach activities to ensure that senior citizens participate in policy, programming, and service development. Involves: Establishing relationships with the Senior community that build trust, facilitate feedback loops, promote accessibility, and eliminate barriers such as ageism, isolation, and power imbalances. Facilitate regular senior-centered listening sessions and workshops to gather input on programs, policies, and environmental needs. Serve as a liaison between program participants, families, staff, and city leadership, advocating for improvements based on community feedback. Assist seniors in navigating available services, including transportation, wellness programs, food access, and caregiving support. Assess participant needs and interests through surveys and interpersonal interactions. Monitor program participation and engagement, and make necessary adjustments. Utilize existing resources and industry standards to determine participant interests and identify synergy with other community initiatives. Provide information and referrals to appropriate external resources and services.
Promote intergenerational and inclusive activities that foster belonging and representation. Involves: Develop accessible communication materials and feedback tools. Organize, plan, and develop a calendar of recreational, social, and educational activities exclusively for senior program participants across city-wide facilities and programs. Ensure programming is safe and suitable for participants with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities. Identify gaps in access, safety, and service delivery among underrepresented senior groups. Represent seniors in community coalitions, advisory councils, and planning meetings to elevate their voices in decision-making.
Provide staff training and coaching. Involves: Develop age-friendly and equity-based practices. Support program evaluation by collecting and analyzing feedback, preparing reports, and recommending improvements. Maintain case records, outreach logs, and engagement metrics under data privacy standards.
General Information
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Please note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note:Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 6/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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