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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senior Center Operator 2 - Pittston Active Adult Center (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co AAA in Pennsylvania
Senior Center Operator 2 - Pittston Active Adult Center (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co AAA
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Senior Center Operator 2 - Pittston Active Adult Center (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming Co AAA
Salary
$34,100.00 Annually
Location
Luzerne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87089-L0812
Department
Local Government
Division
AN Luzerne-Wyoming Co Aaa
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0812
Position Number
80000922
Union
Teamsters
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88101140
Bureau / Division
Luzerne/Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging
Worksite Address
441 North Main Street
City
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18640
Contact Name
Christina Varvaglione
Contact Phone
570.830.5150
Contact Email
Christina.Varvaglione@Luzernecounty.org
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a caring and dedicated professional who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults? If so, Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging is looking to hire a Senior Center Operator 2. With our team, you can help provide services to support the wellbeing of older individuals in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. If you are interested, apply today and join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a highly responsible position within the Senior Center Program, serving as director of our Multi-Purpose Senior Center and supervising the Assistant Director, part-time instructors, nutrition manager, volunteers, and senior aides. You will be responsible for seeking goals for the center's program and assuring their attainment, as well as ensuring the safety of members and arranging emergency and general repairs. Responsibilities also include ordering necessary supplies through the Bureau of the Aging Purchasing Agent and accurately maintaining prescribed books and records of the center's financial activity, membership cards, statistical reports, and inventory of the supplies.
In this position, you will also plan and execute programs, educational activities, parties, trips, and special events with input from the center members to promote healthy lifestyles while encouraging safety. Other duties include but are not limited to giving first aid treatment to clients in emergency situations and establishing a list of members who are eligible for transportation to and from center. Join us to make a difference in your community!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three months of experience as a Senior Center Operator 1;or
Six months of experience in providing direct services in a human services, education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Schuylkill, Sullivan, or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
01
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?
Yes
No
02
Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Senior Center Operator 1 for three or more months full-time?
Yes
No
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in providing direct services in a human services, education, or a community-based setting to the aging population?
Yes
No
05
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
06
Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in providing direct services in a human services, education, or a community-based setting to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds?
Yes
No
07
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08
Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in providing direct services in a human services, education, or a community-based setting to individuals who have physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities?
Yes
No
09
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
10
Have you completed college credits including behavioral sciences or education credits? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROGRAM PLANNINGPlans and coordinates programs, such as instructional, social, health, recreational, and fundraisers, for adult consumers 60 years of age and older. Utilizes telephones and computer technology to contact the vendors, contractors, and public agencies, as well as to schedule and coordinate presentations, programs, and activities.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience individually planning and coordinating programs for adult consumers 60 years of age and older in a human services, education, or community based setting. My duties included contacting the vendors, contractors, or public agencies AND scheduling and coordinating the presentations, programs, or activities.
B. I have experience individually planning and coordinating programs for any individuals in a human services, education, or community based setting. My duties included contacting the vendors, contractors, or public agencies AND scheduling and coordinating the programs.
C. I have experience as a member of a team planning and coordinating programs for any individuals in a human services, education, or community based setting. My duties consisted of answering the telephone, ensuring the safety of program participants, collecting fees, helping with set-up or take-down of tables/chairs/equipment, OR maintaining attendance records.
D. I have completed education/training related to this work behavior such as therapeutic or recreational activity planning, sociology, or human behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of program(s) you planned/coordinated and the individuals who received the services
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CUSTOMER SERVICEActs as an agency representative in all center related programs involving consumers. This includes responding to questions for information via email, in person, or over the telephone and referring consumers to appropriate human service agencies or programs to obtain benefits and services for which they are eligible. Utilizes computer technology to document calls.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience serving as an agency representative for consumer programs. My duties included responding to questions for information via email, in person, or over the telephone AND making referrals to consumers to appropriate human service agencies or programs to obtain benefits and services.
B. I have experience serving as an agency representative for consumer programs. My duties included responding to questions for information via email, in person, or over the telephone; however, I did not provide referrals to human service agencies or other programs.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
16
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type of referrals you provided (if any)
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ORAL COMMUNICATIONSpeaks informally with program clients to encourage participation in program activities, to stimulate social interaction, and to request their assistance with various programs conducted by the senior center.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience speaking informally with individuals to encourage their participation in program activities and to stimulate social interaction AND I recruited volunteer assistance from program participants for various program activities.
B. I have experience speaking informally with individuals to encourage their participation in program activities and to stimulate social interaction; however, I did not recruit volunteer assistance from the program participants for any of the program activities.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov