Senior Affairs Program Assistant II

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the implementation of various Senior Affairs programs; provide assistance and information to senior citizens; provide transportation services for frail, elderly or restricted seniors; perform record keeping, cash handling, and receptionist duties for Senior Affairs programs and perform related tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of senior services or customer service experience
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Programs and services available for seniors
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping
• Basic principles and practices of cash handling
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Methods and techniques of working with senior program participants
• Principles and practices of record keeping
• Principles and practices of cash handling
• Methods and techniques of volunteer recruitment and placement

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing senior programs.
• Assist in providing information and assistance to seniors regarding programs, services and activities
• Learn methods and techniques of working with senior program participant
• Learn method and techniques of volunteer recruitment and placement
• Operate office equipment including computers
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED