Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to recognize seniors in a crisis situation (i.e. Elder Abuse and neglect, suicide) and respond accordingly. • Ability to gather concrete information from clients to identify and resolve problems by connecting with resources or programs in a timely manner. • Patience in working with mature adults who may have limitations/impairment of hearing, vision, mobility or cognition. • Capable of speaking clearly and effectively before groups of clients and answering questions appropriately. • Ability to read and interpret all types of documents including safety rules and regulations, and procedure manuals. • Ability to create and edit reports and correspondence from varied source material using appropriate style and format. • Ability to maintain effective professional relationship with elected officials, staff, residents, and vendors. • Enjoy the company of mature adults and willingness to understand generational gaps and differences, yet maintain professional boundaries at all times Education, Experience, and Computer Skills: • Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s level degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field. • Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Bilingual preferred, but not required. Special Requirements: • Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed. Physical Demands: 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 with reasonable accommodations. • Must be able to sit, walk, stand, use fingers in a repetitive motion, twist and turn for long periods of time. • The position may require some light lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of up to 20 pounds. • May require the operation of a motor vehicle. Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with reasonable accommodations. • This position is primarily executed indoors. However, it may require contact with outdoor weather at special event activity participation. • Contact with low noise levels common in an indoor working environment. Moderate noise levels may be experienced during certain activities. Time Commitment: • Fifteen or more hours per week. There is a 12-week minimum commitment for our internships.