[Added 2-2-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-03]
a.
There
shall be a Department of Senior Services, the head of which shall
be the Director.
[Added 2-2-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-03]
a.
The Department of Senior Services shall act as a community focal
point to enrich the lives of older adults by operating the Division
on Aging, Division of Senior Transportation and Division of Senior
Centers, which shall serve as a resource to provide assistance designed
to support and empower older adults to live with purpose, independence
and dignity by providing social, educational, recreational, cultural,
health and wellness programs, information, referral and assistance,
social support services, and senior transportation for older adults
in the Township. The goal of the department shall be to promote autonomy
through advocacy for older adults. Identifying their needs, assessing
the adequacy of existing programs and promoting the implementation
of solutions to problems confronting older adults in the Township
shall be done in order to ensure optimal quality of life, promote
social, physical, economical and emotional well-being, and encourage
participation in all aspects of community life, recognizing diverse
ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds to strengthen individual,
family, and community well-being in a diverse global environment.
[Added 2-2-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-03]
a.
The Department of Senior Services shall consist of the following
Divisions:
1.
Division on Aging.
(a)
Within the Division there shall be a Division Head, who shall
supervise Social Workers. The Division Head shall report directly
to the Director of the Department of Senior Services.
(b)
The Division on Aging, under the direction of the Director of
the Department of Senior Services shall:
(1)
Implement a comprehensive program administering case management
to frail, elderly and homebound residents.
(2)
Provide educational and support programs and materials to assist
and inform residents of issues relating to social services.
(3)
Provide outreach programs to the senior community in the Township.
2.
Division of Senior Centers.
(a)
Within the Division there shall be a Supervisor of Senior Center
Coordinators who shall supervise Senior Center Coordinators. The Supervisor
of Senior Center Coordinators shall report directly to the Director
of the Department of Senior Services. The Senior Center Coordinators
shall report directly to the Supervisor of Senior Center Coordinators.
(b)
The Division of Senior Centers, under the direction of the Director
of the Department of Senior Services shall:
(1)
Plan, organize and coordinate senior activities and recreation
within the Township's various senior centers.
(2)
Provide informational programs and materials related to aging
resources.
(3)
Provide outreach to the senior community in the Township.
(4)
The various senior center coordinators shall be under the supervision
of the Supervisor of Senior Centers Coordinators, who shall oversee
the day-to-day operation of these facilities.
3.
Division of Senior Transportation.
(a)
Within the Division there shall be a Senior Transportation Coordinator
who shall supervise daily operations and drivers. The Senior Transportation
Coordinator shall report directly to the Director of the Department
of Senior Services.
(b)
The Division of Senior Transportation, under the direction of
the Director of the Department of Senior Services shall:
(1)
Provide curb-to-curb, reservation based transportation services,
free of charge to Woodbridge Township seniors citizen residents (ages
60 & older) to Township Senior Centers, Woodbridge Community Center,
Main Library, shopping, local doctor appointments, food pantries,
and other designated Township events.
(2)
Provide outreach to the senior community in the Township.
