Aging Services Specialist - Cortland County Office for Aging

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

www.cortlandcountyny.gov/personnel

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Aging Services Specialist (HELP Program) -_ No Exam Required!_

The work involves responsibility for implementing and providing the service components of the Area Agency on Aging. The incumbent serves as an advocate for senior citizens and their families discussing options for services and programs available in the community and through other agencies. Other duties include keeping accurate client records, assisting clients with forms and applications for assistance or benefits, participating in community initiatives and providing information and referral services. The work is performed under the supervision of an Aging Services Coordinator, the Deputy Director, Area Agency on Aging or the Director, Area Agency on Aging. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $23.7424-30.0519/HR (CSEA Union)

Location: Cortland County Office for Aging

Status: Non- Competitive, probationary

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher; or

(b) Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of experience in a human services field; or

(c) Possession of a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in a human services field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal

NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at . Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov

Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE OFFICE FOR AGING UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 2/5/25

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.74 - $30.05 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30