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Job Description
Senior Center Director | Town of Woodbridge -Resumes and cover letters may be sent to
Jeanette Glicksman, Director of Human Services:
jglicksman@woodbridgect.gov or may be mailed to the Human Services Department at 11 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525 -Applications deadline: June 12, 2026 Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Human Services, The Woodbridge Center Director oversees the administration, development, and operation of multi-service programs for residents aged 55 and older. The position is responsible for fostering an environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and physical well-being of the community's older population. This position is in-person and full-time hours with benefits.
Essential Job Functions Operational Leadership:
Directs daily operations of The Woodbridge Center, ensuring high standards of service delivery and facility management.
Program Development:
Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive programming, including nutritional services (meals), educational workshops, recreational activities, and special events.
Strategic Communications:
Orchestrates community outreach through the management of newsletters, digital media, press releases, flyers, and promotional brochures to maximize local engagement.
Transportation Oversight:
Supervises the Transportation Coordinator and provides high-level oversight of the department's fleet, ensuring compliance with inspections, maintenance schedules, insurance requirements, and safety reporting.
Fiscal & Administrative Accountability:
Maintains detailed departmental statistics; prepares formal reports for the Human Services Commission and contributes to the annual budget cycle and long-term planning.
Governance Support:
Submits a written report and attends a monthly meeting of the Human Services Commission. Attends Board of Selectmen, budget, and other meetings as needed.
Community & Volunteer Engagement:
Cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships with business sponsors and local organizations. Seeks grants and secures external funding and partnerships to subsidize the cost of resident programming. Recruits, trains, and manages a volunteer network based on programming needs.
Advocacy & Innovation:
Monitors trends for aging adults and local demographics to identify and address emerging needs through innovative programming and advocacy.
Direct Services/ Social Services:
Works collaboratively with the Director of Human Services and the department social worker to facilitate client support when needed.
Emergency Response:
Remains on call to staff and must support the Town's Emergency Shelter operations as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Subject Matter Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of the aging process, including the psychological, social, and physiological needs of older adults.
Management Proficiency:
Demonstrates ability to oversee both professional staff and volunteers including training, scheduling, and review.
Communication Excellence:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with seniors, families, professionals, community members, and municipal leaders.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Familiarity with federal, state, and regional programs and grants available to the senior population.
Technical Literacy:
Proficiency in Center software (SchedulesPlus), Microsoft Office Suite, and digital and social media communication platforms.
Bachelor's degree in social work, Gerontology, Human Services, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in human services, with a proven track record in program administration and strategic planning.
Licensure:
Valid Connecticut Driver's License. Grant writing experience preferred. Physical Demands & Work Environment The role operates in a dynamic office environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Requires the ability to maintain composure and professional focus under the pressure of deadlines or emergency situations. Equal Opportunity Employer The Town of Woodbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Pay:
$62,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
