Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: full time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 09, Step 04

Salary Range:  $47,424.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
Provides assistance to program participants (55 years of age and older) by developing appropriate care plans to meet medical, social, educational and personal needs. This is a grant-funded position and it is non-union position.
 

1. Provides assistance to program participants (55 years of age and older) by developing appropriate care plans to meet medical, social, educational and personal needs.
2. Verifies all participant entitlements and benefits and provides necessary advice or referral to outside agencies when necessary. Responsible for keeping records of the status of each case.
3. Calculates and prepares monthly stipend requests for program participants.
4. Prepares and issues reports to accommodate administrative and programs needs specified by the Institute, Advisory Council, state, regional, and federal entities, and the needs of the general public.
5. Formulates and implements plans for recruitment, selection and placement of program participants.
6. Provides orientation, training, in-service instruction and supervision for program participants.
7. Develops plans and coordinates program activities.
8. As requested, serves as a liaison for all aspects of program with volunteer stations and community organizations.
9. Assists with the establishment and administering of personnel policies and procedures for program, to be consistent with funding requirements.
10. Assists in analyzing program needs and resources through observing participants’ behavior, conducting meetings, and reviewing data concerning senior citizens.
11. Assists in evaluating progress of program participants and provides special instructional assistance to individuals needing special attention.
12. Maintains appropriate documentation to satisfy funding guidelines.

Required Qualifications
 

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Three years or experience in Aging or related fields

 
Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment is restricted to a one year appointment and employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause. 

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s benefits plan. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.