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Reference #: 4353860 THE POSITION Do you want to utilize your experience and make a positive impact on the lives of the older population of Luzerne County? The Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging is looking to hire a compassionate, patient, and professional individual to join our team. This position gives you the opportunity to coordinate nutrition programs and activities for the older residents of the community. We are looking for someone who will be able to assist us in continuing to work on our mission of enhancing the quality of life for all mature adults by encouraging independence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring safety and protection throughout their life journey. If you are a compassionate, hard-working professional, we want to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Senior Center Operator 1, you will be responsible for coordinating nutrition programs and activities within the center's operations, completing forms for membership and attendance at the center, and providing information on the services the agency and community has to offer. You will be maintaining the center's equipment and ensuring appropriate set-up for the center's functions, as well as maintaining accurate records, statistical reports, and inventory of the center's supplies. You will have the opportunity to ensure the welfare of the participants on trips and assist them with any unusual situation(s) that may arise.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three months of experience in providing direct services in a human services, education or a community based setting to the aging population or to individuals from various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds or to individuals who have physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Schuylkill, Sullivan or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Pre erence tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.