Community Support Specialist – Aging Services (NJ)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Pension

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending

457(b) Accounts

Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Salem County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Community Service Aide in Health & Human Services, Office on Aging in Salem, NJ. The role is grant-funded and supports residents with transportation, information dissemination, and program delivery, requiring interaction with residents and agencies.

The position entails lifting up to 25 lbs and stair access, with a focus on aiding eligible residents. The role emphasizes documenting services and assisting in program coordination for community residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the procedures, policies, programs, and resources of local community agencies after a period of training.
• Knowledge of the problems encountered by community-oriented programs.
• Ability to identify the needs of residents and the community as a whole and to identify resources to meet those needs.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates, families, individuals, and other agencies or organizations.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with transportation needs and scheduling rides.
• Disseminates community relations information and informs residents about programs.
• Assists in implementing and delivering community-oriented service programs.
• Meets with residents to determine home, financial, and social needs qualifying for assistance.
• May attend community meetings or help organize residents on community concerns.
• Prepares reports and keeps essential records and files.
• Learns to use electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency.

Job description

Salem County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Community Service Aide in Health & Human Services, Office on Aging in Salem, NJ. The role is grant-funded and supports residents with transportation, information dissemination, and program delivery, requiring interaction with residents and agencies.

The position entails lifting up to 25 lbs and stair access, with a focus on aiding eligible residents. The role emphasizes documenting services and assisting in program coordination for community residents.