Cortland
Aging Services Specialist (HELP Program) - Cortland County Office for Aging
Cortland, Slab City, New York, United States
Aging Services Specialist (HELP Program) - Cortland County Office for Aging
The work involves responsibility for implementing and providing the service components of the Office for Aging. The incumbent serves as an advocate for senior citizens and their families discussing options for services and programs available in the community and through other agencies. Other duties include keeping accurate client records, assisting clients with forms and applications for assistance or benefits, participating in community initiatives and providing information and referral services. The work is performed under the supervision of an Aging Services Coordinator, the Assistant Director, Office for Aging or Director, Office for Aging. Does related work as required.
Job Details Work Hours :
Full-time, 35 hours per week Location :
Cortland County Office for Aging Benefits:
New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
Special Requirements Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal
Note Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.
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Job Details Work Hours :
Full-time, 35 hours per week Location :
Cortland County Office for Aging Benefits:
New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
Special Requirements Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal
Note Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.
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