What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contingent Professional-Community Resources and Services, Connections Program position at Howard County Government?
Position Summary/Class Description
This position would be knowledgeable of individuals experiencing cognitive impairment and/or memory loss. Serves the Connections participants by assisting with the overall operation of the Social Day Program to include programming, food service, and administrative support. Duties include participant assistance, program planning and/or implementation, information and assistance, transportation coordination.
STARTING SALARY IS $20 HOURLY
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists with maintaining a safe environment for individuals experiencing cognitive impairment and/or memory loss.
Provides supervision, cueing and/or hands-on assistance to meet activities of daily living including assistance with feeding, continence management, transferring, and ambulation.
Supports and assists with the food service component of the congregate meal program including serving, oversight, and cleaning following the meal.
Provide supervision of participants during transitions and while participating in program activities.
Develops and lead programs serving a diverse older adult population.
Provide back-up coverage for other staff as needed.
May provide support to programs held within the 50 Center.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
Associate's degree and/or a minimum of one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) licensure; Healthcare Background and/or Licensed Healthcare professional
Knowledgeable about cognitive impairment, including memory loss.
Ability to work on cooperative, courteous, and effective basis with the general public, especially adults living with disabilities and their caregivers
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population.
Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), database management and spreadsheet applications.
Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or assist to move adults. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here 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 noise level in the work environment usually moderate.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, And Reasoning Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.
Are you willing to accept the starting salary of $20 hourly?
Do you possess an Associate's degree and/or a minimum of one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience?
If you possess one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you possess knowledge of cognitive impairment including memory loss?
If you possess knowledge of cognitive impairment including memory loss, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you possess experience developing and leading programs serving a diverse older adult population?
If you possess experience developing and leading programs serving a diverse older adult population, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)?
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)?
Please state your proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
This position would be knowledgeable of individuals experiencing cognitive impairment and/or memory loss. Serves the Connections participants by assisting with the overall operation of the Social Day Program to include programming, food service, and administrative support. Duties include participant assistance, program planning and/or implementation, information and assistance, transportation coordination.
STARTING SALARY IS $20 HOURLY
- The position work days are Monday through Friday and approximately 25-30 hours per week.***
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists with maintaining a safe environment for individuals experiencing cognitive impairment and/or memory loss.
Provides supervision, cueing and/or hands-on assistance to meet activities of daily living including assistance with feeding, continence management, transferring, and ambulation.
Supports and assists with the food service component of the congregate meal program including serving, oversight, and cleaning following the meal.
Provide supervision of participants during transitions and while participating in program activities.
Develops and lead programs serving a diverse older adult population.
Provide back-up coverage for other staff as needed.
May provide support to programs held within the 50 Center.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
Associate's degree and/or a minimum of one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) licensure; Healthcare Background and/or Licensed Healthcare professional
Knowledgeable about cognitive impairment, including memory loss.
Ability to work on cooperative, courteous, and effective basis with the general public, especially adults living with disabilities and their caregivers
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population.
Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), database management and spreadsheet applications.
Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or assist to move adults. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here 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 noise level in the work environment usually moderate.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, And Reasoning Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
01
Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
Are you willing to accept the starting salary of $20 hourly?
- Yes, I am willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
- No, I am not willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
Do you possess an Associate's degree and/or a minimum of one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
If you possess one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
05
Do you possess knowledge of cognitive impairment including memory loss?
- Yes
- No
If you possess knowledge of cognitive impairment including memory loss, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
07
Do you possess experience developing and leading programs serving a diverse older adult population?
- Yes
- No
If you possess experience developing and leading programs serving a diverse older adult population, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
09
Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
Please state your proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
- Required Question