COA Outreach Coordinator

The Groton Center

Council on Aging

Outreach Coordinator 

The town of Groton’s Council on Aging Department is seeking qualified and dedicated applicants for a 40 hour/week Outreach Coordinator The pay range is $25.52 to $34.87 based on experience. This is a professional position, requiring a thorough understanding of the Groton COA’s mission, programs and activities, and an ability to engage clients with a welcoming and open demeanor. The Outreach Coordinator provides outreach support both in The Groton Center and in the community through information and referrals regarding insurance, financial assistance programs, fuel assistance, SNAP, legal services, available home services and other pertinent information to older adults. The Outreach Coordinator also serves as point of contact for Meals on Wheels deliveries, assisting with MOW initial set up and initiating Wellness Checks as needed for participants. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for monthly reports on statistics to COA Director and daily documentation in My Senior Center database. While the focus is on older citizens, the Outreach Coordinator may provide information and referrals to Groton adults regardless of age. The successful candidate must have the ability to assess the needs of the older adults and design and coordinate appropriate services and programs to accommodate these needs.

This position requires an associate’s degree in social science or related field, bachelor’s degree preferred; one to three years of experience in community-based social services, preferably with the elderly. Thorough knowledge of the federal and state services and local resources available to the elderly. Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to programs for the elderly. Ability to develop effective and constructive working relationships with the elderly, service providers, and the general public.

To apply, please send your resume and deliver to the Human Resources Director, Town Hall, 173 Main St., Groton, MA 01450 or email to humanresources@grotonma.gov. For questions, please call 978-448-1145. Job description is available by request.

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The town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer