Senior Care Options Program Assistant/Clerical

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES); Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is expanding its care network across the south shore and seeking a Program Assistant to support the SCO department. You will help with administrative tasks, coordinate services, and manage transportation requests for consumers while collaborating with program management.

The role requires enthusiasm for helping others, solid organizational skills, and at least one year in human services.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in human services or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assign, review, evaluate and approve the work of assigned staff.
• Provide administrative support to the SCO Department.
• Maintain resources/databases as required.
• Communicate with program management regarding information related to individual care plans.
• Handle transportation requests for SCO consumers.
• Assist SCO staff in tracking authorized services.
• Assist SCO staff with initial services requests.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organization

Communication

Independent planning

Tools

Database software

Job description

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc.

OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.

Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

We are seeking a Program Assistant who will provide administrative support to the SCO department and perform related functions as assigned by the program management.

What You'll Do

• Assign, review, evaluate and approve the work of assigned staff


• Provide administrative support to the SCO Department


• Maintain resources/ databases as required


• Communicate with program management regarding information related to individual care plans


• Handle Transportation requests for SCO consumers


• Assist SCO staff in tracking authorized services


• Assist SCO staff with initial services requests


• Additional duties as requested

What You'll Bring

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference.


• Ability to plan and organize work independently


• Ability to develop and promote collaboration


• At least One year of experience in the human services or related field


• Excellent written and verbal skills.


• Excellent computer skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

What You'll Get

• The ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.


• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.


• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F work week; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).


• Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified people to apply!

Salary: $19.35 per hour