Department of Aging Human Services Assistant - Center Connection Specialist

Human Services Assistant
- Center Connection Specialist

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging for a Human Services Assistant
- Center Connection Specialist. Pay Schedule I, Grade 21, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Definition of Responsibility Advocates for Center Connection clients by providing a range of appropriate activities, offering information to the public and professionals to promote the Center Connection program, and assisting with the senior center's operations. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. 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), and/or degree(s), and/or professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies 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 submitted with each application.

Job Purpose Under close supervision, provides support services to help members who need assistance with integrating into the senior center; conducts intakes and assessments of potential Center Connection members; and provides information and referrals to members and caregivers to help them remain active and independent in the community and at the senior center.

• Identifies potential participants and assesses these individuals for program eligibility.
• Works with each participant to develop an individualized activity schedule based on their strengths and interests.
• Facilitates individuals' participation in the center by coordinating transportation, class registration, eating together sign-up, and assistance with other center activities as needed.
• Supports participants' social integration into the center.
• Presents cases to the center team for review.
• Acts on team recommendations for intervention.
• Advocates, designs, coordinates, and implements activities within the senior center to meet the needs of participants.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with participants' case managers, caregivers, and others as needed.
• Maintains individual case records, attendance records, and other required documentation.
• Monitors clients' participation in the program daily.
• Promotes the Center Connection program in the community.

Examples of Other Duties Assists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries. May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Arts degree in a social or behavioral science. Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills Case Management Skills. Intake and Assessment Skills. Program Planning Skills. Computer Skills. Knowledge of the elderly population and available resources. Documentation of client records. Serv Safe and Crowd Control Certified. CPR/AED/First Aid Training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level) Basic knowledge of interviewing techniques. Skill in performing simple mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Writing skills necessary to complete simple application forms and reports. Ability to obtain information from clients and to compile information into case records. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand Federal, State, and local regulations, program policies and procedures, to apply them to specific client situations, and to compute the amounts of grants to clients. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and to prepare summary reports. Ability to use a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, policies, and procedures relating to assigned programs. Knowledge of community services and other agency programs for referral. Knowledge of County and departmental rules,…