Job: Senior Center Assistant

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Wage: $22-$24/hr

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

The Senior Center Assistant works closely with the Aging Well Coordinator to support day to day operations at the Senior center. This position supports actions associated with long term planning and goals at the Senior Center. The Senior Center is a sub-department of the Lake County Public Health Agency as a part of the Lake County Government.

Benefits:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Retirement Plans with a 9% Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more! 
• Wellness Stipend of $427
• Personal PTO hours available upon your start date
• Paid Continuing Education for ongoing professional development
• Work-Life Balance with flexible working conditions
• Merit and cost-of-living raises to ensure competitive compensation
• Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Essential and other important responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Greet seniors in-person and by phone. Answer questions and provide information and referrals.
• Drive county vehicles and senior vans to take seniors to lunch, medical appointments, shopping, and excursions.
• Assist with helping seniors get in and out of vehicles.
• Maintain paperwork and cleanliness with vehicles.
• Assist the Aging Well Coordinator with the paperwork and distribution of monthly food boxes.
• Assist with the paperwork and distribution of the Durable Medical Equipment loan program.
• Assist with Snow Removal Program development and implementation.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Create and distribute monthly newsletters and mailings.
• Keep social media accounts current and relevant.
• Update Lake County Senior Center website page on regular basis.
• Assist with planning and acquiring new activities and excursions for seniors.
• Supervise private events during non-business hours at the Senior Center.
• Support UAACOG programming through the Senior Center.
• Willingness to provide assistance in the Senior Center kitchen operations when necessary.
• Maintain a current working knowledge and awareness of Policies & Procedures
• Always represent the Lake County Government and the Senior Center in a professional manner.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the Senior Center.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aging Well Coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not Applicable 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with a minimum of a high school or equivalent education.
• Ability to pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation Background Check.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, under short time constraints and with established deadlines. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, occasional weekend hours included.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• A willingness to assist the senior community of Lake County.
• Willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude.

• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Ability to perform various activities such as constant standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to drive a county vehicle.

Most of the position’s duties are performed in a protected, indoor environment. The incumbent may be exposed to some noise (electrical, mechanical, or human) on an occasional basis, and other related hazards associated with an office environment. The incumbent may be exposed to seasonal conditions including wet and/or humid and extreme temperature changes on an occasional basis.  The incumbent may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends as appropriate.

 

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.