VPAS, the local Area Agency on Aging, has empowered those 60 years and older with the resources and opportunities they need to lead engaged lives since 1974. Our focus is on helping individuals and caregivers successfully navigate the changes and challenges that come with aging. VPAS' Senior Leadership Team embraces employee feedback and input for improving the services we offer in the community in order to be relevant and timely.
Non-Discrimination Statement: Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Confidential assistance in completing an application for those with specific disabilities that prevent them from completing it may be obtained if needed.
Team Support Specialist
VPAS is accepting applications for a part-time Team Support Specialist position in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham region to support our Meals on Wheels (MOW) and transportation programs
DAYS/HOURS: This position is needed Monday - Friday, 6 hours hours each day, for a total of no more than 30 hours per week.
WORKSITE: Harrisonburg
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides support for VPAS transportation program, providing transportation to medical appointments, and other community destinations. They may also provide support for VPAS nutrition programs by picking up meals at A Bowl of Good, transporting meals to MOW volunteer pick up locations, delivering assigned MOW routes, and delivering frozen meals. The position is responsible for conducting itemized vehicle checks on VPAS vehicles prior to driving them. The full position description is attached.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have excellent driving skills, customer service, communication, organization and time management skills; and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, compliance with confidentiality rules, and sensitivity in working with vulnerable populations are required. Must also be able to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds.
TO APPLY: Current VPAS employees may submit a letter of interest describing how their current experience with VPAS and prior work experience and/or education qualifies her/him for the position, including job-related skills and accomplishments to dawn@vpas.info. External candidates should submit a VPAS Employment Application to dawn@vpas.info. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.