Job Posting
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DATE: |
July 22, 2014 |
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TO: |
ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES (This is not a Competitive-Class position.) |
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FROM: |
Kelly McMullen, Director Office for the Aging |
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JOB VACANCY: |
Senior Aging Services Aide/ Temporary/Full-Time/ Benefitted |
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LOCATION: |
Office for the Aging 1033 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401 |
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SALARY: |
$15.46/Hour (Grade 6) |
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FILL DATE: |
August 5, 2014 (Applications are due to the above address five (5) days prior to the fill date.) |
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class participates in the day to day outreach, information and referral tasks of the Office for the Aging (OFA). The work is performed under direct supervision of the Director. Supervision is exercised over the work of Aging Services Aides. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of Ulster County and its social conditions; good knowledge of programs and services available through the Office for the Aging and other service providers; good knowledge of the characteristics, needs and interests of older persons; ability to communicate effectively with older persons, including those who have physical or language difficulties; ability to relate to and motivate older persons; ability to maintain records, assists in the preparation of reports and performs routine office tasks; empathy with the aged; physical condition commensurate with the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
B. One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in the provision of support services for the elderly; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
If this is an Ulster County position it will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
