Aging Services Outreach Coordinator

Salem County NJ; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pharmacy Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

457(b) Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Salem County NJ's Office on Aging is hiring a Community Service Aide to assist residents with transportation, access to programs, and related duties. The role requires evaluating home, financial and social needs and coordinating with agencies to obtain benefits.

The position is full-time, grant-funded, 35 hours per week, at $21.71 per hour, with comprehensive health, pension and paid time off benefits. Residency preferences apply for Salem County residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the procedures, policies, programs and resources of local community agencies after a period of training.
• Ability to identify the needs of residents and the community and to identify resources to meet those needs.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with transportation needs and scheduling rides.
• Disseminates information about programs and resources to residents.
• Delivers community-oriented service programs and assists in their implementation.
• Meets with residents to determine eligibility for assistance with various agencies.
• Keeps reports and records and learns to use agency information systems.

Skills

Knowledge of community agencies

Resident needs assessment

Report writing

Record keeping

Information systems

Job description

Salem County NJ's Office on Aging is hiring a Community Service Aide to assist residents with transportation, access to programs, and related duties. The role requires evaluating home, financial and social needs and coordinating with agencies to obtain benefits.

The position is full-time, grant-funded, 35 hours per week, at $21.71 per hour, with comprehensive health, pension and paid time off benefits. Residency preferences apply for Salem County residents.