Community Service Aide – Senior Centers - County of Bergen Department of Human Services – Division of Senior Services

Under supervision, performs a variety of routine field and office work involved in community-oriented programs such as housing and education; interviews community residents and assists them in obtaining government aid and support services, or makes referrals to other agencies; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• Assists in the implementation and delivery of community-oriented service programs and activities for the Senior Center, including games, crafts and exercise.
• May set up appointments for residents with appropriate public or private agencies including transportation for participants.
• Prepares reports and assists with statistics.
• Maintains essential records and files including lunch records up to date and organized.
• Helps participants attain greater skills in and enjoyment from recreation activities.
• Welcomes visitors and answer incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors participants to ensure orderly conduct & Covid restrictions are being followed.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; reports all incidents and accidents according to established procedures.
• Inputs participant data into SAMS and Access.
• Checks in participants for lunch and classes.
• Assists in the kitchen as needed.
• Creates flyers for special programs.

Schedule:

• Full time - 35-hour week.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

Other Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred - read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in both.
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of SAMS and Access are a plus.

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Enrollment into the state pension system.
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities.
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs.

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