Description

The State Older Worker (SOW) Program was established in order to foster individual economic self-sufficiency and promote useful part-time employment opportunities in community service activities for economically needy persons who are aged 55 or older.

SOW participants will receive employment assignments in host agencies, projects, or facilities that involve community services as provided in the Act. Area Agency on Aging will give emphasis to work assignments that involve activities designed to directly or indirectly benefit the elderly and particularly the economically needy elderly.

Host Site: Paris Senior Activity Center

Host Site Job: State Older Worker Home Delivered Meal Driver

Duties include:

Preparing and loading meals for delivery each morning.

Delivering Hot and Frozen Meals to Participants daily.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Eligibility: to be eligible for initial enrollment or certification for continued enrollment, each individual shall meet the criteria for age and place of residence.

1. Age – each individual must be no less than 55 years of age.

2. Place of Residence – Each individual must be a resident of the State of Arkansas.

3. Hours shall not exceed 5 hours per day