Alternate Senior Center Operator 1

Posting number: 01973

Department: Aging

Job classification: Alternate Senior Center Operator I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Social Services

Summary

Are you interested in a rewarding opportunity to assist older adults in the community? Luzerne-Wyoming Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome an Alternate, Part-Time Senior Center Operator 1 to the team. In this role, you will assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of fulfilling enrichment activities for our senior population at the Dallas center. Apply today to join a rewarding and supportive work environment where you can make a difference!

The Alternate Senior Center Operator 1 is under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Projects Director. In the absence of the Senior Center Operator 1, the Alternate Senior Center Operator 1 is responsible for planning and implementing programs and/or activities in the active adult center. In addition, the employee is responsible to ensure that the active adult center functions in a manner that promotes the well-being of each participant and the centers' programming is consistent with the policy of the Area Agency on Aging and the other appropriate state and local agencies. Some of the duties include maintaining nutrition records, recording volunteer hours and attendance in addition to scheduling center transportation. You will be expected to attend monthly meetings and various training programs. This position oversees the nutrition component of the center including monitoring health and sanitation regulations. You will have the opportunity to encourage program clients to participate in the recreational and instructional activities provided by the center. 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:

• Alternate, Part-time employment
• Work hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Examples of duties

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 socio-economic 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 Luzerne or Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland click on Veterans.

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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Ability to organize and lead the activities of people, individually and in groups
• Ability to record information on standardized forms either manually or through the use of computer software programs. This includes the names and addresses of the consumers, the total number of consumers in attendance, receipts, expenditures, and related data of funds
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the consumers, co-workers, and personnel from various public and private agencies.

Supplemental information

Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy

• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement

ELIGIBILITY: ALL CANDIDATE(S):

1.) Must meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for the job. The

METs for this position are:

• 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 socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.
2.) Meritorious Service- defined as:

• The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting
• The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory

3.) Seniority - a minimum of one year in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the "How to Apply." Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Stone
Human Services Division Head
272-808-2829
Megan.Stone.OHS@Luzernecounty.org

POSITION DETAILS:
Alternate-Called as needed
Non-Union
Non-Exempt
Hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Ray Rate: 29

HOW TO APPLY:

ALL CANDIDATES must apply via:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/luzernecounty

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.