Memory Matters Site Worker (HHS)

Walworth-County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Walworth County is seeking a part-time program assistant in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to support daily activities for participants. Responsibilities include sanitizing and setting up tables and chairs, greeting participants, documenting attendance, and assisting volunteers with program needs and therapeutic activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic arithmetic skills, with up to six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to six months of relevant prior experience.
• Basic arithmetic skills with ability to count and look up items.
• Ability to sort times in numerical order.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and set tables and chairs prior to program start.
• Sanitize tables and chairs and put away in designated area after participants have departed for the day.
• Check program space to ensure the proper temperature and set up.
• Move or remove items that may pose as a tripping hazard.
• Assist in providing programming for eligible participants; cognitive stimulation, relaxation, exercise/stretching, engagement, etc.
• Greet participants and document participant attendance.
• Provide direction to volunteers on program needs and participant assistance.
• Assist participants with hand over hand therapeutic technique when engaged in programs.
• Ensure that program supplies are stocked and accessible.
• Compile all daily and monthly paperwork.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Skills

Basic math

Numerical ordering

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop Computer

Telephone

Electronic Mobile Devices

Job description

SCHEDULE

Days: Monday and Thursday
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 5
Shifts Per Pay Period: 4
Position FTE: 0.00

Sanitize and set tables and chairs prior to program start. Sanitize tables and chairs and put away in designated area after participants have departed for the day. Check program space to ensure the proper temperature and set up. Move or remove items that may pose as a tripping hazard. Assist in providing programming for eligible participants; cognitive stimulation, relaxation, exercise/stretching, engagement, etc. Greet participants and document participant attendance. Provide direction to volunteers on program needs and participant assistance. Assist participants with hand over hand therapeutic technique when engaged in programs. Ensure that program supplies are stocked and accessible. Compile all daily and monthly paperwork. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience. Proven basic arithmetic skills with ability to count and look-up numbered items, or sort times in numerical order.

Interactions & Communication

Responds to the requests of others for basic and general information.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Proof of minimum liability auto insurance.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking & Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, the complexity of this job is low, and challenges are relatively minimal.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Laptop Computer
• Telephone
• Electronic Mobile Devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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.

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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.