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.
Custodial Specialist
VPAS is accepting interested applicants for a part time Custodial Specialist in VPAS’ Waynesboro office.
DAYS/HOURS: One day a week, agreeable to both the applicant and VPAS, for 8 hours
WORKSITE: VPAS, 325 Pine Ave., Waynesboro VA 22980
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Custodial Specialist cleans the Waynesboro Corporate offices, Conference Room, Waynesboro Café, and all common areas on a weekly basis so they are presentable for staff, volunteers, members, and visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have reliable transportation to the worksite, ability to interact with staff and the public in a professional manner, and good time management skills.
TO APPLY: Please submit a VPAS Application for Employment to SAW Program Operation Manager David Taylor at david@vpas.info or mail to VPAS, PO Box 817, Waynesboro, VA 22980. You may also submit by fax at 540-949-7143.
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: VPAS, 975 S. High Street, 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: Interested candidates should submit a VPAS Employment Application to dawn@vpas.info. Application