Senior Program Assistant

JOB

Works with grants for the Older Americans Act (OAA), Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), Alzheimer Disease Initiative (ADI) programs, and serves as the primary point of contact for private pay programs such as Home Care Options for Everyone (HOPE). Provides assistance and administrative support to the Senior Programs Supervisor and Case Managers. Takes the lead with customer service and assistance to clients, runs routine reports, and handles more complex assignments.The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Citrus EBH Booklet and To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs clerical duties including typing correspondence, maintaining files, assembling information, data entry, and record keeping.Compiles information; prepares and submits weekly/monthly reports to Supervisor.Assists citizens in locating community resources.Provides administrative support to Supervisor.Provides assistance to Case Managers, including setting up and maintaining client files and assisting Case Managers with client service documentation.Assists with fundraising activities.Tracks spending of grant units; prepares monthly reports and billing.Enters assessment documents and client information into eCIRTS; makes sure clients are properly enrolled for the services they receive.Orders office supplies and items needed for the programs.Serves as primary point of contact for the private pay HOPE program; ensures all paperwork needed for enrollment are completed; ensures that the appropriate services requested are being completed by providers; and handles all HOPE client files.Assists supervisor with grant program compliance requirements. Performs other duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.