Community Service Aide –Health & Human Services, Office on Aging

This position is grant funded and employment will only be renewed based upon grant award notification. DESCRIPTION: Under supervision, performs a variety of routine field and office work involved in community-oriented programs such as transportation, housing, welfare, unemployment; interviews community residents and assists them in obtaining government aid and support services, or makes referrals to other agencies, assists in providing in-home support services; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Assists community residents with transportation needs such as scheduling rides, cancellation of scheduled rides, account balances, as well as other related duties as required.

Assists in gathering/disseminating community relations information and aids in making community residents aware of existing programs available to them. Assist in the implementation and delivery of community-oriented service programs which benefit community residents. Meets with residents to help determine their home, financial, and social conditions which might qualify them for assistance with various agencies/programs.

May attend community meetings or help organize community residents to work together to deal with specific community concerns. Prepares reports and keeps essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and climb stairs. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 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.

RATE : $21.71 per hour, 35 hours per week Benefits : Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal) Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement EEOC This title is classified and noncompetitive through Civil Service Must be a resident of New Jersey.

Preference given to Salem County Residents.