Community Aide

Community Aide:

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description:

The position is responsible for assisting Resident Services Staff with planning and facilitating program activities. The employee will be responsible for assisting with program support to include recruiting HOC participants for programs, transporting HOC participants to and from programs, providing coverage at the HOC host sites providing the Montgomery County Senior Nutrition Lunch Program, and other duties as assigned..

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience working with the disabled or at-risk populations.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a 15-passenger van.

Education:

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent experience, or two years of college or technical training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.
• Must possess thorough proficiency with Google Suite.
• Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with people of varied backgrounds.
• Must be able to work at least four evenings and one weekend day per month.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

* Grade 11 - Min: $43,127 / Mid: $54,967 / Max: $66,808 | Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.