Department of Aging Team Specialist - Non-Merit

Position Summary

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for a Home Team Specialist. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Schedule:

21 hours per week. The position will be located in the East Baltimore County region (Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, and Rosedale). This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

If you don't submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education, your application won't be considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, the Home Team Specialist coordinates the program in the Central and East Baltimore County regions. This includes facilitating and managing all volunteer and client placements.

• Recruit, screen, and orient volunteers to the Home Team Program.
• Complete all client assessments for older adults in their homes and update client journal notes in the client database.
• Monitor client and volunteer placements and make referrals to other agencies as needed.
• Represent the Home Team Program at community and professional meetings.
• Assist with ongoing volunteer training and volunteer recognition.
• Participate in programmatic meetings for the Home Team Program.

• Working with the supervisor to develop and support ongoing Volunteer Appreciation events/activities.
• Ongoing assistance with the Home Team Program Operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of an associate's degree in a human services related field.
• At least 2 years of experience demonstrating volunteer program coordination.
• Or intermediate knowledge in the recruitment and retention of volunteers.

• Knowledge of aging issues and community resources.
• Knowledge of older adults and persons with disabilities, and their needs.
• Knowledge of theories and principles of aging and disability.
• Knowledge of resources for older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of assessing older adults, caregivers, and persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Workday.
• Knowledge of MS Word.
• Knowledge of Outlook.
• Skill in volunteer recruitment, retention and training.
• Skill in public speaking and presentations.
• Skill in completing in-home visits.
• Skill in Interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to utilizing problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be…