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B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc Foster Grandparent Program/Senior Companion Program Coordinator in Towanda, Pennsylvania
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B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Do you enjoy working with older individuals? Would you take delight in inspiring two separate generations? Would you enjoy an employment opportunity meeting hard working seniors who truly care about helping other seniors in our community? Would you enjoy an employment, which gives you the opportunity to meet hard working seniors who truly care about today's children? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this position may be for you.
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has a vacancy for a Foster Grandparent Program/Senior Companion Program Coordinator. This position requires an individual to be creative, self-directed, motivated and take initiative. Candidate must be proficient in computer usage, have good communications skills, be able to effectively communicate with older individuals and be able to do public speaking.
Responsibilities consist of coordinating volunteer recruitment, including screening, training, placing and supervising volunteers, along with communicating with senior consumers, volunteer station sites, and host agencies as well as maintaining program records and data.
*This is a full-time position (40hrs/weeks; Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm) with benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, paid-time off (vacation, sick, holiday, personal) and 401(k). *
Travel is required throughout the Agency's service area with mileage reimbursement. Must have a reliable vehicle (with up-to-date vehicle insurance/registration) for work related travel, when a company vehicle is not available. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Selected applicant must pass a PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, national sex offender check and FBI clearance. These clearances will be obtained with assistance from the Area Agency on Aging, and free of charge to the selected individual.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One (1) year as an Aging Case Aide 1; or two (2) years of public contact work including one (1) year in a human services program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
B/S/S/T AAA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer