PT Aging Case Aide 2

Luzerne County • Wilkes-Barre, PA

9h • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Aging Case Aide 2 position in the Community Services Department at the Area Agency on Aging. This position is responsible for coordinating Health & Wellness programs in the Active Adult Centers and providing support services to the Senior Center Director 3.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the physical, cultural and social aspects of the Active Adult Centers.
• Ability to obtain, evaluate and analyze information from surveys, reports and records to provide information to consumers, PA Department of Aging, and Administration.
• Ability to learn about the Area Agency on Aging programs and the services of other community agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with the senior population and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively to senior population.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required and will be provided.
• Must meet the minimum experience and training (METs) required for the job. The METs for this position are: One year as an Aging Case Aide 1; Or Two years of public contact work, including one year in a human services program; Or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Identifying senior population in Luzerne and Wyoming counties interested in participating in Health & Wellness programs through outreach efforts and/or referrals.
• Visits Active Adult Centers to provide information regarding services for which consumers are eligible.
• Assists Senior Center Director 3 in providing Active Adult Center coverage when necessary.
• Provides detailed explanations to consumers relating to the procedural aspects of obtaining available services.
• Surveys consumers who participated in the Heath & Wellness programs to evaluate outcomes and ensure programs are meeting the consumer's needs.
• Responsible for registration of consumers for program participation, completing class evaluations, surveys, and data entry required by the PA Department of Aging.
• Assists the Senior Center Director 3 and Active Adult Center Mangers to ensure programs are meeting highest tier/evidence based requirements.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Senior Center Director 3.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed