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Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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THE POSITION:
This position coordinates certain Division services within the Reedsport
area. Essential Functions:
Assesses senior’s need for service (e.g., home-delivered meals, senior
companions).
Provides information to clients and assistance to access health
services, social services, public benefits, local resources, and
opportunities. Visits
clients in their homes; prepares and updates client’s record in
Division’s Management Information System; records on Service Center
Reports.
Recruits,
orients, schedules, supervises and trains volunteers. Orders meals from
Division’s food service contractor. Works cooperatively with lessor of
center. Counts and secures contributions received for daily meals
served/delivered. Verifies hours recorded by RSVP volunteers. Attends
staff meetings, conferences, workshops and training. Requires regular
and consistent attendance. Marginal Functions: Other duties as
assigned.
STARTING
SALARY:
$10.92 per hour. Work schedule is 8 hours per day, 3 days per week.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two
years experience in health, recreation or social service program OR a
satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Will be required to use own vehicle for driving assignments. Vehicle
should be in good operable mechanical condition and insured as required
by Oregon law; proof of insurance will be required.
In addition,
applications will be reviewed based on the following: reasonable
knowledge of community nutrition, health and social service
programs; reasonable knowledge of the field of gerontology; basic
knowledge of general office practices and procedures and skill in
the operation of basic office equipment, which includes personal-type
computers; ability to direct the work of and motivate volunteers;
ability to plan/organize and direct activities of the service center;
ability to work independently within a team concept; ability to
establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; ability to
courteously meet and deal effectively with senior citizens, coworkers
and the public; ability to communicate effectively in both oral and
written form.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily at the Lower Umpqua Senior Center in
Reedsport as well as at private residences. Could include working in
crowded areas. Requires bending, hearing voice conversation,
keyboarding, lifting up to 34 pounds, operating passenger vehicles,
reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION:
Offer of employment is contingent upon final
candidate successfully completing and passing the pre-employment
chemical detection screen. To determine if physically qualified to
perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon
satisfactory results of a post-offer medical exam; conducted at county
expense.
DRIVING
RECORD:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the
interview a recent Court Print driving history obtained from the DMV.
Please allow 5-7 days for delivery and longer for out of state.
BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION/RECORD CHECK AUTHORIZATION:
Because this position is responsible for cash handling, the finalist
will be subject to a background check including, but not limited to,
credit, criminal (LEDS), judgments, etc. Employment offer is contingent
upon satisfactory results of pre-employment background check and credit
check. |
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Submit
completed Douglas County application to:1
Douglas
County Human Resources, Courthouse Room 322, Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Jobline (541) 440-6291 HR Office 440-4405 Fax 440-6292 TTY 440-60414
Douglas County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer |
