JOB FUNCTION/SUMMARY:

Provide supportive services to the aging population. Build relationships with older adults to ensure stability by helping them navigate systems and resources within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Associate’s degree in a Human Service-related field
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in field relating to Human Services
• Possess an understanding and working knowledge of issues relating to the Senior Population
• Previous experience working with a Community Action Partnership Agency or other grant funded programs
• Lived experience or a history working with individuals with low incomes

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, but the employee should never lift more than 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Physical ability to move quickly to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment
    • Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

1) Embrace, advocate, and carry out the mission, vision and core values of the Agency and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures

2) Familiarize and work toward the achievement of Agency-wide strategic plan goals, strategies and measures.

3) Acts as a role model within, as well as outside the Agency

4) Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations and to those we serve

5) With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low-income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds

6) Support, develop and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities

7) Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management

8) Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions

9) Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers

10) Participate in and/or lead Agency committees

11) Embody our commitment to embrace perspectives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide direct assistance to seniors to ensure independent living:

a) Provide direct assistance to seniors with identified needs

b) Assist persons to identify and obtain other needed resources to maintain independent living

c) Collaborate with County Public Health and Social Services to support seniors in crisis

d) Assist seniors in preparing their state property tax forms

e) Provide information, referral, and follow up services for seniors contacting the senior linkage line

f) Oversee the recruitment, enrollment, delivery, and distribution of the NAPS program

g) Execute outreach tables at community events

h) Complete and enter client data into data collection system

i) Coordinate the Group Workcamp home repair projects co-sponsored by CAPLP in conjunction with Group Mission Trips staff and local community partners.

Agency and Division Support

a) Represent Agency in communities we serve

b) Align and build on efforts to achieve a shared vision and common goals in serving people

c) Assist with Agency projects as requested

d) Attend and participate in agency, community and state meetings as requested

e) Participate in agency provided trainings and seek out additional training to enhance professional development

f) Assist with onboarding and training of Agency team members as requested

g) Compile and submit required documentation

h) Availability to work designated Agency hours for your Division and position

Commit to, embrace, and uphold the CAPLP Core Values

1) Raise the Bar:

We always strive for excellence and never settle for the status quo

Be your best self; Hold yourself and your team accountable; Always best practice

2) Be Brave:

We challenge ourselves to go further than before, endure obstacles and try new things

Think outside the box; Take risks; Say the hard things; Be part of the solution

3) Do the Right Thing:

We have the strength of character to do the right thing even when it’s not easy

Lead by example; Be mission-driven; Be professional and ethical, even when no one is looking

4) Care for Each Other:

We respect, trust and care for ourselves, our customers and our teammates

Be kind; Assume the best; Take time to build relationships; Celebrate success

5) Help People:

We help people to help themselves and each other, focusing on those who need us most

Show compassion; Embrace perspectives; Go the extra mile