AGENCY OVERVIEW

Baltimore City City Health Department’s Division of Aging

Promoting healthy, independent living for Baltimore’s older residents

Baltimore City Health Department’s Division of Aging is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of Baltimore’s older adults. We coordinate services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families to maximize safety, health, and independence. We’re proud to advocate on their behalf when care providers fail to serve them, or when fraud is suspected. Through our volunteer programs and outreach initiatives, we approach aging with respectful, caring services that take into account each individual’s specialized needs

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fellow will support program operations that may include recruiting, placement and reporting for volunteers. The Fellow will support outreach and partnership efforts within the Division of Aging. The Aging Fellow will be embedded in the Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging. The Fellow will report to the Director of Client Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGY AND OUTREACH (40%)

• Recruit new volunteers to provide telephonic and/or in-home companion services for older adults
• Recruit new program participants, primarily senior building residents, in need of support from Senior Companion volunteers
• Build relationships with resident managers
• Develop in-service tools and trainings
• Engage Volunteer Advisory Board

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (40%)

• Payroll - Report biweekly volunteer hours for stipends
• Data Management - maintain a database to track volunteers and program participants

DATA TRACKING AND REPORTING (20%)

• Managing data and collecting timesheets.
• Assists Director in preparing reports for funding agencies and the Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate detailed information
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• Strong problem solver with ability to understand and make use of / adapt to new information quickly
• Listens to the concerns of others and builds trust easily
• Collaborates well with partners from different disciplines and builds consensus
• Have reliable form of transportation to travel to all parts of Baltimore

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of vulnerable populations
• Experience with data tracking and data management
• Travel reimbursement at the standard federal reimbursement rate

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY PROTOCOL

• Work follows the CDC best practices for the safety of staff
• This role will typically be in the office 2 days a week and 3 days remote (but can vary)

REPORTS TO: Director of Client Services

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision benefits and time-off offered.

TIMELINE AND COMPENSATION

• One year role
• Salary: $50,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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