Job Description

In order to be considered for the position candidates must be a current City Employee and be serving permanently in the title of Program Officer or have taken the most recent Program Officer civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list.

Under the supervision of the Caregiver Support Unit Director but with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Program Officer will oversee contracts for the Caregiver programs. Essential to this role is an ability to partner with community programs and support their efforts in delivering quality services to older adults and their caregivers. In addition, good communication skills, attention to detail and enthusiasm to work with older adults and the programs they oversee is crucial.

The Caregiver support unit oversees the caregiver support services and social adult day service programs. The unit's role is to provide technical assistance, contract oversight, educate ...