Advocate Part-time) Senior Services

## Advocate - (Part-time) Senior Services Apply:
Verkulien Building:
Part time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 28, 2026 (11 days left to apply):
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** CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

** Advocate - (Part-time) Senior Services
** SALARY:**$21.19 - $27.41
** DEPARTMENT:
** Office Of Senior Services
** Opening Date:
** 10/14/2026
** Closing Date:
** 10/28/2026 12:00 a.m.
** FLSA:
** Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or human resources policy
** EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
** Just cause subject to probationary period** *
* * This part-time position works Monday through Friday. It involves going out in the community and conducting home visits. It is an onsite position and does not involve remote work.
**** GENERAL SUMMARY
** Under direction, assesses and completes intakes for all programs of the Office of Senior Services.  Conducts in-home visits to complete assessments, conducts eligibility reviews, makes appropriate referrals and assists clients in completing applications to access public benefits.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Identifies and assesses the needs of individuals and families for agency programs and services, community-based services and/or in home services.

Performs intakes and assessments of all clients, including home bound individuals, to assess eligibility for services.

Schedules and conducts assessments with clients within established protocols.

Identifies those individuals with health and nutritional risk and makes recommendations for appropriate interventions.

Assists clients in obtaining necessary services which includes emergency, or on-going needs for food, shelter, or other basic requirements.

Researches and maintains a comprehensive list of available community services and makes referrals as appropriate.

Maintains accurate up-to-date records of all services provided and uses applicable computer software as required.

Provides services for identified clients in a specified geographic region.

Prepares and provides community education presentations on services available to clients.

Attends professional development training and administrative team meetings.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** Required

Education and Experience
*** Associate’s degree or sixty (60) completed college credit hours from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
* One (1) year of experience in the Human Services field
** Preferred

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
* One (1) year of home visit experience
** Required Licenses or Certifications
*** Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
** COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
**** Knowledge of:
*** Current case management techniques and practices
* Knowledge of utilizing community resources and networks
* Office of Senior Services programs, services, policies and procedures
** Skill in:
*** Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
* Working with diverse populations
* Proficient use of portable computer equipment
* Effective written, verbal communication and public speaking skills
* Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
* Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
** Ability to:
*** Communicate with older adults in a compassionate and professional manner
* Work in an environment…