Senior Citizen Specialist (Spanish Speaking) (Provisional)

Salary : $43,930.00 - $49,135.00 Annually

Location : Community Services and Recreational Programming- City Hall Room 1701, NY

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : POSTING

Department : COMMUNITY SERVICES

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Fee : $0.00

RESIDENCE : Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he / she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE : WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Senior Citizens Specialist assists in organizing and carrying out programs and activities of a social, educational and physical nature for adults over 60 years of age. Work is performed at various community centers gearing toward improving the status and condition of the senior citizen so that he / she can remain independent and live a dignified life in the community. Immediate supervision is received from the Senior Citizens Specialist Supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates / personnel assigned

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

• The following duties may be performed using both the English and Spanish language;
• Works directly with older persons and their delegates to identify agencies and / or individuals in support of programs and services for senior citizens, i.e. assisting senior citizens in filling out various forms, etc;
• provides information about services available such as social services, food stamps, etc.,
• refers senior citizens to appropriate agencies, i.e. Home Health Care, Meals-on-Wheels, etc.

Conducts activities in community centers to meet the needs of adults over 60 years of age such as arts and crafts, exercise programs, pleasure and shopping trips, movies, speakers, dance classes, ceramics, monthly dances, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

PROMOTIONAL Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Community Services as a Senior

Citizen Aide for one year.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

C) Four years of full-time experience in areas directly related to service programs for senior

D) An equivalent combination as defined within limits of A,B and C.

Acceptable educational requirements,

Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, Recreation, or Public Administration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR BOTH OPEN COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL

Applicants must have the ability to fluently speak and translate both the English and Spanish language, both orally and in writing.

NOTE : Verifiable part-time and / or volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Additional Information

Working knowledge of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, hobbies, games, sports, etc., geared toward adults over 60 years of age.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include :

Salary : $43,930 - $49,135