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Aging Support Associate

Aging Support Associate

Gateway Area Development DistrictMorehead, Kentucky, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

The Aging Support Associate will provide supportive and administrative assistance to the organization’s Aging & Independent Living Department. The Aging Support Associate will focus on filing and tracking paperwork, updating the community resource directory, and assisting with general office-related tasks associated with the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (AAAIL). The Aging Support Associate must maintain confidentiality of all participants.

General Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Clerical / Administration : Involves supportive and administrative-related items, such as answering phones, filing, copying, and scanning. This duty will consist of :

  • Answering and directing Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)-related calls.
  • Completion of phone assessments for elderly and disabled individuals.
  • Data entry and record maintenance.
  • Updating Gateway Area Development District’s Resource Guide.
  • Copying, scanning, faxing, and mailings.
  • Creating letters and other business-related documents.
  • Maintaining accurate participant files and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings, trainings, and / or presentations.
  • Preparing reports, forms, and other documentation as needed.
  • Assisting with the distribution of outreach and educational material.
  • Supporting staff with program compliance documentation; and
  • Providing general support for the organization’s Aging & Independent Living Department.

2. Other Duties : Involves any other tasks and technical assistance needed to support the Aging & Independent Living Department.

Physical Requirements :

  • Sit for extended periods of time; stand and walk for extended periods of time; reach, stoop, crouch, bend; ability to lift and carry approximately 30 pounds; fine motor skills; and operate a vehicle.

    • Sensory Requirements :

  • Sight; Hearing; Speaking.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Indoor office conditions; requires intermittent standing, sitting, or stooping; work requires consistent use of computer and phone systems as well as other general office equipment; ability to lift and carry 30 pounds; and frequent interruptions.

    • Availability and Travel :

  • Normal business hours; nights / weekends (special events / training / local meetings); and regular travel within region and state.

    • Tools, Equipment, and Vehicle Use :

  • Standard office equipment (computers, printers, scanners, phones, etc.); and fleet vehicle / personal vehicle(s).

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

    Knowledge :

  • Federal and state programs and guidelines for the elderly and disabled.
  • Record keeping and reporting requirements.
  • Formal and informal resources available for the elderly and disabled; and
  • Non-profit operations, organizations, functions, and challenges.

    • Skills :

  • Oral and written communication.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Attention to detail.
  • Use of computers and other office equipment.
  • Reasoning, problem-solving, and organization.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Establishing and sustaining interpersonal relationships; and
  • Organizing and maintaining accurate files and records.

    • Abilities :

  • Be present and punctual.
  • Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Work under stressful situations with patience and tact.
  • Teamwork.
  • Identify workload, be flexible, and prioritize changing workloads.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with funding agencies, contractors, officer, and employees of the organization; and
  • Maintain confidentiality.

    • This is a full-time, temporary position.

    This position will remain open until filled.

    Gateway Area Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V.

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Education : High School Diploma / GED or higher. Associate’s degree or higher in a health or human services field is preferred.
  • Certification and Trainings : Valid Driver’s License required. Employees will be expected to attend professional development trainings related to programs and services provided within the Aging & Independent Living Department. Registered Nurses must maintain a valid license as a condition of continued employment.
  • Experience : Entry Level Position. One (1) year of related experience and / or related internship preferred.

    • About Gateway Area Development District :

    Gateway Area Development District (GADD) is the regional council of government and federally designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, along with the federally designated Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration, serving Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in east-central Kentucky since 1969. GADD is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of elected officials from the counties and communities within the region as well as non-elected citizen members representing the region’s social and economic institutions. GADD board and staff are committed to the regional planning, promotion, and coordination of programs for community, infrastructure, economic, and social development.

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