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Senior Center Director.
​Body of Knowledge

Professional Certification Programs : The intent of a certification program is to encourage growth and development. 
Body of Knowledge
​Address each heading in the Body of Knowledge. Examples under each heading are provided and may include but are not limited to those listed. Verification/documentation must be included and may be in the form of pictures, news articles, brochures, flyers, newsletters, photographs, copies of plaques, letters of support from sponsors, etc.
I. Programming
Address one example of each of the following five categories. This must be a program which you have personally created, implemented and/or supervised within the last three years. The discussion/documentation must include all of the following.
1) The creation of planning process
2) Implementation
3) Fiscal Management
4) Use of staff and/or volunteers
5) Publicity/public relations
6) Evaluation
A. Recreation (travel, parties, special events, etc.)
B. Education (lecture series, classes, special speakers, etc.)
C. Health promotion/wellness (health fairs, fitness programs, etc.)
D. Fund-raising (special events or functions specifically designed to raise funds)
2. Personnel and/or Volunteer Management
Address and document all areas listed below. If you have both paid staff and volunteers, address both categories.
PAID STAFF
A. Job descriptions
B. Training
C. Staff meetings
D. Organizational Chart
E. Evaluations
VOLUNTEERS
A. Job descriptions
B. Training
C. Recognition
D. Organizational Chart
3. Fiscal Management
Address and document the areas listed below. Please note that the grant writing portion is optional and should be addressed if you actively seeking grant funds.
A. Budget writing (copy of most current budget)
B. Record keeping/Monthly Accounting (monthly and/or annual reports)
C. Date and name of firm for most recent audit report (do not include actual report)
D. Grant proposals (include successful and unsuccessful - introductory pages only)
4. Professionalism/Advocacy
Address and document all areas listed. Discussion for parts D, E and F should contain all pertinent details as to thoroughly describe the scope of your involvement.
A. Your resume
B. Your job description
C. Professional association and board or commission affiliations
D. Community/public relations (i.e. cooperative ventures, partnerships, service clubs, etc.
E. Advocacy (i.e. - working with elected officials and/or advocacy groups
F. Published professional articles, newsletters and/or professional presentations.
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  • About Us
  • Senior Center Directory
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  • Events
    • Conference Vendors
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  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Affiliates
    • Job Opportunities
  • Certifications
    • Senior Center Director
    • Program Manager
    • Administration Certification
    • Administrator of Older Adult Services