Senior Service Assistant

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a community-minded Senior Service Assistant to engage with senior citizens in Berkeley! In this role, you will perform community outreach and assist in the planning and coordinating of senior center programs and activities. Join a team that's dedicated to promoting a dignified, healthful quality of life for older adults by offering connections to services and resources to learn, grow, and discover new ways to be actively engaged in living.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/106061

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience working with the elderly in an educational, counseling or a human service agency.

Other requirements: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. May require bilingual or bicultural skill.

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the ideal candidate will exhibit a commitment to serving and assisting the older adult population. The incumbent will also possess experience in customer service, display a friendly and approachable demeanor, thrive in a team-oriented environment, showcase strong organizational skills, and excel at multitasking.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on May 27, 2024, and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

• Oral Board Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of June 10, 2024)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change.

The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.