Supportive Day Program - Activities Assistant

Danversma; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Danvers is seeking part-time Activities Assistants for the Senior Center’s Supportive Day Program. The role involves assisting with daily operations, encouraging social interactions, and supporting participants with daily living skills. Flexible schedules available, with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 months of related experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with elders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Supportive Day Program.
• Encourage social interactions among participants.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High school or trade school graduation

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Town of Danvers values diversity. We welcome applications from a broad range of diverse candidates. We are highly committed to recruiting and hiring employees representing a diverse background, including the diversity represented in the Danvers community. The Town of Danvers select and employ qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religious views, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, ancestry, family/marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran history/military status. We strive to create and foster an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

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Supportive Day Program - Activities Assistant

The Town of Danvers welcomes qualified applicants for the part-time position of Activities Assistant in the Danvers Senior Center’s Supportive Day Program. The Town of Danvers is a reputable Town on the North Shore, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for Town staff. The Activities Assistant assists with the day-to-day operations of the program, including aiding the Program Coordinator in planning and conducting programming, encouraging social interactions, and assisting participants with various daily living skills.

The Town is looking to hire three (3) part-time Activities Assistants to work Monday-Friday, no more than 19.5 hours a week. We are very flexible with schedules. The Town is also looking to fill per-diem positions. Let us know what you are interested in!

The Town will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in the qualification section of the job description is labeled required.

Graduation from a high school or trade school, or an equivalent degree is required, with one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training preferred. Prior experience working with an elder or special needs population is preferred. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Current CPR & First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within two (2) months of hire. A favorable Criminal Record Background (CORI) is a condition of hire. Please see job description attached.

Pay rate $15.00 per hour. There are no benefits associated with this position. To apply, please send a Town application, and resume to the Human Resources Department, by email as a PDFto [e-mail] , or by mail to Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA 01923. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] ext. 3030 in advance to request assistance.

Qualifications

The Town will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in the qualification section of the job description is labeled required. Graduation from a high school or trade school, or an equivalent degree is required, with one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training. Prior experience working with elders is preferred. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Current CPR & First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within two (2) months of hire. Ability to speak fluent English. A favorable Criminal Record Background (CORI) is a condition of hire.