Connections Program Assistant-(Human Services Worker I) Community Resources and Services

****THIS IS A PART-TIME BENEFITTED POSITION WORKING APPROXIMATELY 25-HOURS PER WEEK.****

POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a part-time position working 25 hours 5 days per week providing assistance and coverage in the Howard County Connections Social Day Program. Work includes providing assistance in a human service delivery program or the operation of a site with periodic on-site but no regional programming responsibility. Serves as a team member of all aspects of the programs operation.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$20.03 - $22.58 per hour

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs technical level human services work under regular supervision from a technical superior. Work includes providing assistance in a human service delivery program or the operation of a site with periodic on-site but no regional programming responsibility. Work also includes managing a small center where activities are scheduled daily and being responsible for providing safe and efficient operation of a center or a site with limited regional responsibility and limited programming on a daily basis.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists director in planning and implementing programs for cognitively and physically impaired adults in the Connections Social Day Program and other social engagement programs.
• Develops and leads activity programs and discussion groups. Provides assistance and supervision to cognitively and physically impaired clients in their activities at the center
• Provides physical assistance including assistance on/off bus in/out of center/ walking. Transferring using the bathroom etc. as needed.
• Provides input into the development of care plans
• Assists with food service including set/up and clean/up
• Communicates with families caregivers and other service providers
• Assists in maintaining center records and reports
• Assists with direction of students/volunteers
• Assists with community outreach and marketing
• Works as a team member on other center projects and programs
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
• Participates in activities related to Emergency Management as requested including work outside normal business hours.

Associates Degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with individuals affected by memory loss other forms of cognitive impairment or similar conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population.
• Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) database management and spreadsheet applications necessary.
• Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving many variables with a diverse population.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.