FIELD REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
Bilingual In Spanish And English
To land Field Representative Senior Citizens Program Bilingual in Spanish and English in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it.
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Field Representative Senior Citizens Program Bilingual in Spanish and English is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs work involved in assisting the aged with their problems; provides the above services to the general population as well as that portion of the population whose basic language is Spanish; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
(These examples of work are to be performed by utilizing English and Spanish as required.) Interviews officials and senior citizens concerning problems of the aged. Gathers information regarding existing programs and the need, purpose, and available facilities for requested or proposed programs. Answers questions on social security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, welfare food stamps, and other programs providing assistance for senior citizens. Investigates unusual problems by telephone or field contact, and analyzes and reviews potential and current problems of clients. Determines sources of aged problems and proposes possible solutions. Maintains liaison with senior citizen clubs, religious and civic groups, and other organizations or individuals working with older people. Refers individuals to appropriate agencies for guidance and assistance. Prepares accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the problems of the aged. Knowledge of the collection, preparation, editing, and distribution of information. Knowledge of methods likely to be effective in securing active good will and cooperation of civic, business, and other agencies. Knowledge of preparing suitable releases for newspapers. Knowledge of preparing reports and maintaining essential records and files. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret sociological data and to express them clearly in conversation. Ability to prepare various types of copy and newspaper releases. Ability to work harmoniously with associates and other individuals. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English and Spanish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in work involving counseling or assisting senior citizens with matters involving their welfare. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions. SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English and Spanish sufficiently to perform duties of this position.