Senior Center Operator 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - Potter Co Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)
Senior Center Operator 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - Potter Co Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)
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USD 14 - 14
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you a caring and dedicated professional who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults If so Potter County Area Agency on Aging is looking for a highly organized and ambitious parttime Senior Center Operator 1 to serve as asubstituteand assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of fulfilling enrichment activities for our senior population. Apply today to join a rewarding and supportive work environment where you can make a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As aSenior Center Operator 1 you will participate in the organization planning and scheduling of activities for older adults in addition to overseeing daily operations of the senior center. Responsibilities include building a positive rapport with patrons to encourage socialization and participation in offered activities organizing transportation for participants scheduling monthly nutrition and educational programs preparation and packaging of home delivered meals and recruiting and training volunteer center assistants. This is a rewarding career which allows you to assist with promoting a healthy life style by keeping older adults socially active and providing educational and informative programs.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Parttime employment up to 18 hours/week.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a 30minute lunch. Days and hours will vary.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three months of experience in providing direct services in a human services education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical intellectual or emotional disabilities;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police clearance PA Child Abuse history clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
