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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Department of Aging Human Services Assistant - Center Connection Specialist

Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $46K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Human Services Assistant - Center Connection Specialist for the Department of Aging. This role involves providing support services to help senior center members integrate into the community, conducting assessments, and advocating for clients to facilitate their participation in center activities.

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Responsibilities

Identifies potential participants and assesses these individuals for program eligibility

Works with each participant to develop an individualized activity schedule based on their strengths and interests

Facilitates individuals' participation in the center by coordinating transportation, class registration, eating together sign-up, and assistance with other center activities as needed

Supports participants' social integration into the center

Presents cases to the center team for review

Acts on team recommendations for intervention

Advocates, designs, coordinates, and implements activities within the senior center to meet the needs of participants

Develops and maintains working relationships with participants' case managers, caregivers, and others as needed

Maintains individual case records, attendance records, and other required documentation

Monitors clients' participation in the program daily

Promotes the Center Connection program in the community

Assists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries

May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Case Management SkillsIntakeAssessment SkillsProgram Planning SkillsElderly resourcesDocumentation of client recordsComputer SkillsCPR/AED/First Aid TrainingServSafe CertificationBasic interviewing techniquesRecord keepingWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Arts degree in a social or behavioral science

Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment

Applicants selected for this position will be required to travel to sites throughout Baltimore County using their personal vehicle