Employment Opportunities at Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc.
Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foster Grandparent Program in various Volunteer Stations as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Gerontology, Education or a related area; and 2 years’ experience working with volunteers and/or program coordination experience, particularly with the elderly population or low-income population. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and current auto insurance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides general supervision and support to Foster Grandparents.
- With Volunteer Station staff, assigns the volunteers to children with special needs. Maintains required records (including child assignment documentation) pertaining to these assignments, and supervises the Foster Grandparent activities.
- Arranges for volunteer benefits at the Volunteer Station, including meals, hours and transportation consistent with the Foster Grandparent schedule, the terms of the approved Memorandum of Understanding, and the regulations of the Corporation for National and Community Service
- Visits each Volunteer Station on a regular basis, usually every five (5) weeks, and prepares site visit reports which are forwarded to the Project Director at least monthly.
- Provides counseling, problem-solving assistance, and policy and regulation interpretation to volunteers and Volunteer Station staff as required.
- Arranges for Foster Grandparent participation in Volunteer Station meetings and special trainings as required, including periodic small-group meetings.
- Provides appropriate Program orientation, including review of teacher information packets, to Volunteer Station staff.
- Provides counseling and referral to Foster Grandparents regarding problems of daily living, community services, and physical exams or physical problems.
- Collects volunteer/child assignment information as directed by the Program Director.
- Conducts a yearly formal interview with each volunteer supervised, including the following:
- Performance evaluation completed by Volunteer Station supervisor.
- Performance evaluation prepared by the FGP Coordinator.
- Income eligibility redetermination.
- An update of emergency and other personal information in the volunteer personnel file.
- Assessment of training needs.
- Attends Program staff meetings to provide input for the development of Program procedures, personnel policies, etc., as well as to ensure proper communication among all Program areas.
- Assists the Program Director in the recruitment, interview, selection, orientation, and placement of volunteers. Develops local contacts for recruitment.
- Participates in planning for and implementing special events such as in-service trainings, recognition, health fairs, children’s fairs, and Advisory Council meetings. Provides support to volunteers relative to their participation in these events.
- With the Program Director, assists with public relations and provides Program interpretation to community agencies and Volunteer Stations.
- Provides general clerical assistance as required.
- Provides office coverage for other staff members as required.
- On a limited basis, when time permits, assists with a) fund raising activities of the Advisory Council and/or Foster Grandparents, and b) Foster Grandparent planned trips and special events held at times other than work days.
- Assist with promotion of the Foster Grandparent Program through social media and by attending community events.
- Helps to publish a monthly newsletter and news articles that feature the Foster Grandparents
- Uses computer programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, email and others) to accomplish job responsibilities.
- Completes special projects, as assigned, one of which could be verification of volunteer stipend payroll.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attends meetings and/or training as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to clearly express ideas orally and in writing, and to perform basic arithmetical operations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, consumers, community leaders, and the public
- Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of older adult
- Skilled in problem-solving
- Ability to interpret policies, laws, and regulations
- Skilled at operating office equipment
- Knowledge of basic computer operation and of specific computer applications pertaining to job
- Ability to teach computer basics, internet access and e-mail
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
- Ability to maintain composure and remain calm should consumers become aggressive
- Ability to maintain a caseload of consumers in an effective manner
- Ability to prepare records and reports
- Knowledge of the effective functional, organizational, and administrative structuring of volunteer resources
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management including recruitment, selection, placement, training, and retention of volunteers
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate volunteer resources
- Ability to organize and lead the activities of people, individually and in groups
- Ability to manage stress
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in a common workspace with adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation, as well as normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt, noise, stress, and disruptions. Travels to other work sites as needed, 5 or more times per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and traveling as necessary to carry out essential job duties
- Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and/or torso as necessary to carry out duties of job
- Occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds
Eligible to Telework: Yes
RATE & BENEFITS: Rate is $16.41/hour based on a 37.5 work week. Agency offers health insurance, employee-paid supplemental vision & dental coverage, vision & dental reimbursement, retirement plan, and paid time off & holidays.
Please send all cover letters and resumes no later than December 10, 2020.
EOE/M/F/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- volunteer or social work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA Driver’s License (Preferred)
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Company’s website:
- usaaa17.org
Company’s Facebook page:
- facebook.com/unionsnyderagingpa
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- Yes, temporarily due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
BUILDINGS MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY: This position performs direct maintenance, upkeep and oversight of Agency-owned buildings and grounds (4 locations). The Building Manager must be capable of operating power and hand tools and have a wide knowledge of building equipment, from boilers to water heaters to refrigerators and everything in between. In addition to normal maintenance responsibilities, he/she is responsible for responding to emergencies at any of the Agency’s facilities, even during non-business hours. As such, a cell phone may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school education or GED equivalent. Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and auto insurance. Must own tools and have the ability to travel to all Agency-owned facilities and grounds. Heavy lifting is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not to be considered as exclusive or all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Travel from site to site; inspect buildings and grounds for routine maintenance, and prioritize identified repairs and renovations.
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing and water systems, and the interior and exterior of all Agency facilities.
- Performs general maintenance duties by completing minor repairs and routine needs, identifies problems and makes recommendations for repair.
- Creates and maintains a maintenance schedule for all Agency facilities.
- Move and/or delivers large items to/from Agency facilities, and move office furniture, chairs, desks and filing cabinets; assembles office furniture and other items as needed; loads and unloads supplies.
- Participates on the Agency’s Safety Committee, coordinates and maintains Safety Data Sheets, and coordinates building walk-throughs and fire drills.
- Responds to staff inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within their area of assignment and resolves complaints/requests in an efficient and timely manner.
- Communicate with other building contractors/service providers as needed so that more specialized repairs can be handled
- Ensure regular inspections are carried out on items such as filters, fire suppression equipment, and lighting.
- Responsible for all vehicle maintenance/repair scheduling
- Maintains an accurate inventory of maintenance supplies (ie: filters, light bulbs, etc) and notifies the Administrative Officer when supplies are low or needed.
- Coordinate parking lot care and use including snow removal and salting of sidewalks, as needed.
- Responsible for the inspections of carpeting, appliances and fixtures (ie: grease traps, stoves, water heaters, fridges, etc.) and identifies/troubleshoots problems when they occur.
- Maintain records and reports as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of tools, methods and principles of general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting and electrical work.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, power/ hand tools and ability to operate properly and safely.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and able to prioritize the work schedule.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records/reports.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time this position will required standing and walking.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be working both indoors and outdoors with work performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
- May be exposed to wet or slippery conditions while clearing ice/snow from sidewalks.
- Frequent interruptions throughout the workday will occur
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials job functions.
- Travel from site to site; work at heights and confined spaces; balance while performing tasks; exposure to electrical energy.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to: walk; push; pull; lift; reach with hands and arms; and grasp tools/equipment.
- The employee is occasionally required to: hear; talk; crouch or kneel; bend waist; climb; stoop; and drive.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: constant mid-vision; frequent use of depth perception; and occasional use of near, far, and peripheral vision.
- Occasional work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow.
USAA, Inc. is EOE/M/F