Human Services Assistant (Center Connection Specialist)

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

Pay Schedule I, Grade 21, Regular Schedule:  35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging.

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 transfer and promotional 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.

Note:  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.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of 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 integrating into the senior center; conducts intake and assessments of potential Center Connection members; provides information and referral to members and caregivers so that they can remain active and independent in the community and senior center.  Advocates for Center Connection clients; provides a range of appropriate activities; offers information to the public and professionals promoting the center connection program; and provides assistance with operating the senior center.

Essential Duties

• 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 individual's participation in the center by coordinating transportation, class registration, eating together sign up, and assistance with other center activities as needed.
• Supports participant's 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
Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

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
Assessment Skills
Program planning Skills
Case Management Skills
Computer Skills
Knowledge of elderly population and resources
Documentation of client records
ServSafe and Crowd Control Certified
CPR/AED/First Aid Training

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland Driver's license of an appropriate equivalent is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of  professional licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Assistant - Center Connection Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activity.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $39,201 - $45,098