To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Animal Control

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for enforcing county ordinances; respond to animal complaints, picking up stray/injured animals and enforce applicable animal control ordinances. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Responds to incoming calls from citizens concerning various animal control issues, such as animal bites, potential animal abuse, stray/nuisance animals, injured animals, animal behavior problems and animal control laws; provides information and assistance; conducts investigations and performs follow ups as appropriate.

• Enforces and explains regulations, laws and ordinances pertaining to the treatment and control of Animals.

• Picks up sick, injured, stray, vicious or unwanted Animals.

• Drives vehicle to transport animals to animal shelters or receiving areas.

• Aids Animals in distress by feeding starving animals and freeing trapped animals.

• Responds to and investigates complaints of cruelty and neglect; performs related duties to promote compliance with county ordinances and laws regulating animal treatment.

• Removes animals from inhumane conditions and transports them to shelters for care and treatment.

• Informs persons perpetrating inhumane acts of laws and penalties for violations.

• Observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witness to determine if laws are being violated.

• Performs routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning, including washing and checking fluids, air pressure in tires, hoses and belts.

• Keeps records and prepares reports.

• Maintains kennels; performs various cleaning and maintenance task, feed animals.

• Handles animals, restraining as appropriate; checks animals for signs of rabies and quarantines exposed animals.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; One (1) year of experience in _ or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Qualifications:

Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Madison County Animal Control codes and ordinances.

• Knowledge of the techniques used in the safe handling of animals.

• Knowledge of nuisance abatement ordinances.

• Knowledge of the geography and roadways of Madison County.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in the use of safety equipment.

• Skill in planning, organization and decision making.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is performed primarily in outdoors where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions. Possibility of nights, evenings and weekend work when necessary. 

Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Emergency Medical Services, Madison County

JOB SUMMARY:  This position provides advanced emergency care to victims of sudden illness or injury and transport to appropriate facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES: 

• • • Performs advanced emergency medical care following the scope of practice identified by the service medical director or the receiving physician at the hospital.

    • Performs rapid and thorough medical examinations utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to aid in the identification of the acutely ill or injured person.

    • Formulates field impressions or diagnoses of a variety of medical conditions so that a treatment regimen can be performed.

    • Completes medical and legal documentation to be reviewed by local and state authorities.

    • Identifies unsafe conditions to determine nature of incident; contacts additional resources as necessary.

    • Locates, identifies, and triages potential patients.

    • Maintains ethical and professional behavior in all interactions with patients, bystanders, citizens, hospital personnel, co-workers, and agents of other county departments.

    • Serves as team leader for all persons at accident and illness scenes; coordinates and facilitates efficient and appropriate emergency procedures.

    • Communicates with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care.

    • Maintains inventory of medical supplies on truck; maintains security of controlled substances.

    • Completes various forms and forms, including hazardous materials reports, response reports, supply and drug inventory reports, and incident reports.

    • Operates emergency vehicles; operates radio equipment; utilizes map books and GPS navigational devices to locate the scene of accidents; inspects equipment and supplies.

    • Maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

    • Reports deficiencies to obtain necessary replacement or repair of supplies and equipment.

    • Attends regularly schedules training sessions; follows state and natural guidelines regarding licensure and registration of required credentials.

    • Provides public education programs; participates in public relations events such as tours, presentations, and coverage of special events.

    • Maintains an appropriate relationships with co-workers and volunteers to facilitate an efficient team approach to the provision of advanced medical care.

    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• • • Knowledge of basic and advanced patient care equipment and supplies.

    • Knowledge of emergency vehicle operation and safety.

    • Knowledge of county streets, roads, landmarks, and addresses.

    • Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the use and storage of pharmaceuticals.

    • Skill in compiling, organizing, preparing, and maintaining detailed records, reports, and information.

    • Skill in the operation of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.

    • Skill in the provision of emergency medical services.

    • Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work activities.

    • Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

    • Skill in the use of modern office equipment.

    • Skill in interpersonal and public relations.

    • Skill in oral and written communication. 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Emergency Medical Services Director or Assistant Director assigns work in terms of general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Georgia Department of Human Resources rules and regulations, the Georgia Health Code, US Department of Human Resources guidelines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 1999 National Standard Curriculum, county policies and procedures, county emergency service policy manual, and standing medical orders.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related emergency medical services duties.  The need to provide medical services in critical life or death situations contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to provide emergency care to victims of sudden illness or injury and transport to appropriate facilities.  Successful performance ensures the provision of emergency medical services to county citizens and visitors.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county personnel, hospital personnel, medical doctors, nurses, educators, vendors, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is performed in an EMS station and in the field.  The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases and irritating chemicals.  Work may be performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks and gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has functional supervision over EMT – Intermediate (25).

Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as tough they were actually written out in this job description. 

DEPARTMENT:  Road Department, Madison County

JOB SUMMARY:  This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of county roadways.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives vehicle to job sites for mowing crew; transports equipment to work sites.

• Operates a tractor, traffic roller, weed eater, saw, chipper and clean roadways.

• Operates two-way radios

• Flags traffic to direct the safe movement of vehicles near road construction crews.

• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator with road maintenance projects. 

• Hauls construction supplies and materials to and from work sites. 

• Services assigned truck; checks oil, lights, belts, hoses, fluid levels, and air pressure. 

• Cleans and washes assigned vehicles.

• Assists in the maintenance of county road signs.

• Mows rights-of-way with tractor.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; experience with small or heavy equipment operation preferred or an equivalent combination o education and experience. 

• Special Qualifications: Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department. 

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of the operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.

  • Knowledge o the maintenance of assigned equipment.

  • Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.

  • Skill in the operation o a two-way radio.

  • Skill in the direction of traffic around work sites. 

  • Skill in oral and written communication. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means o the spoken work and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pols and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.  Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. 

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in outdoors where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions. 

Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Recreation Department

REPORTS TO:  Fields & Grounds Operations Manager 

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide general field support to the full-time recreation department staff.  This position reports to the Facility and Grounds Manager of the recreation department and must be 19 years old to operate County vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• General maintenance, prep and upkeep of the grounds and facility structures.

• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities.

• Assist in maintaining ball fields for activities and events.

• Schedule Monday-Friday and reoccurring weekends as assigned.  Must be willing to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

• Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment; maintains oil, belts, blades, filters, fluid, tires, and brakes; levels mower decks.

• Maintains playing fields; lines fields; drags fields and tracks; maintains pitching mounds, and batters boxers; top dresses fields; fertilizes and aerates fields; mows grass; edges ball fields; applies

• herbicides and pesticides; lays sod; install top rail guards on fences.

• Maintains county parks; mows grass; maintains, repairs, and supplies restrooms; picks up litter; assembles and install soccer and basketball goals; transports equipment; maintains integrity of playgrounds; cleans concession stands; repairs fences; maintains landscaping; repairs scoreboards; collects water samples for testing.

• Operates a variety of equipment used in athletic field management, including mowers, weed eaters, edger's, blowers and infield machines.

• Cleans restrooms and offices; sweeps, mops, and removes trash. May include supervision of games/practices.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years old (19 to operate county vehicles) with a minimum of one-year experience in maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  Experience is not necessary; however, it is strongly preferred. 

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department.  Certification in First Aid and CPR is recommended (or that ability to obtain within 6 months of employment).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate and maintain several tools and equipment needed to perform the job duties assigned.

• Skills utilized include but are not limited to mowing, weed eating, raking, landscape preparation, fence repair, inspections, edging, and blowing.

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

• Must follow safety procedures while using any and all equipment.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; working effectively, compassionately and creatively.

• Ability to work well with volunteer-based associations/committees as well as the public and address their questions courteously and tactfully.

• Knowledge of buildings and facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms, talk or hear.  Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in light work and also involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of up to 50 pounds.  This position requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials to perform assigned tasks.  Tasks may involve extended periods of field work to ensure compliance with departmental programs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The successful candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays in support of county programs and events.  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as heat/cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bite and must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights and weekends.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position will supervise assigned personnel when designated; to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.

 Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Senior Center                          Reports to: Chairman, Board of Commissioners

JOB SUMMARY:  This person manages, supervises, plans, and promotes the operations and activities for the multi-service program designed to provide physical, social, nutritional, educational, and psychological needs for Madison County residents 55 years and older.  This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory duties including oversight, management and compliance with state and federal supported programs.  Responsibilities include ensuring facility management and custodial operations meet standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Oversees the operations and activities of the Madison County Senior Center

• Prepares responsive proposals for state and federal funding for meals, services, transportation, and other programmatic services

• Ensures program compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety

• Works with county Finance Department in preparing and monitoring annual operational and programmatic budgets, including preparation of purchase orders, reports, and regular reconciliation of income and expenses

• Prepares deposits, including documentation of revenue codes and ensures deposits are made at least weekly

• Ensures documentation required for funding agencies

  • • • • • Participant assessments and files

          • State/AAA required client services system

          • Participant transportation program(S)

          • Meals on Wheels (MOW) program

            • Participant qualifications

            • Timely referral to Georgia portal for client assessment

            • Delivery

          • Contracts with food vendors

• Oversees programs and activities

  • • • • • Educational, social, and recreational activities

          • Nutritional and health promotions services and education

          • Home visits

• Resource and referrals

  • • • • • Monitors participants needs and ensures referral to and follow-up with other agencies, state, and county resources

• Marketing and Outreach

  • • • • • Ensures participants and caregivers/support system have information about services and planned activities

          • Collaborates with community agencies and county departments on programs and activities

          • Receives and responds to participant/public inquiries, requests for assistance. Complaints, suggestions, etc. regarding programs, activities, needs, and/or personnel

• Supervises staff

  • • • • • Assigns work for staff based on programmatic needs and plans to ensure efficient use of time and to maximize use of individual skills

          • Reviews work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy, and evaluates personnel for training, meritorious work, and performance goals

• Administrative

  • • • • • Attends Department Head meetings and RDC Aging Services meetings and assist with activities/efforts with other departments when appropriate

          • Maintains copies of licenses and documentation as required for positions (e.g., safe driver training, food service, etc.)

          • Attends conferences, trainings and workshops to maintain and expand competencies

          • Identifies potential funding sources and develops proposals in conjunction with appropriate staff and resources

          • Gathers information and prepares reports for decision making purposes

          • Coordinates facility cleaning and maintenance to insure a clean, safe environment for participants, visitors, and staff

          • Manages correspondence, ensures phone queries are addressed, and required deadlines are met

• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services area and two-three years progressive administrative experiences

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department. 

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • • Knowledge of principles and practices of human and social service agencies, programs, and services

    • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

    • Willing to work occasional evenings or Saturdays

    • Use technology devices and programs effectively and efficiently

    • Ability to plan, organize, and carry out a variety of programs and services concurrently

    • Knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal regulations and to adjust as systems and information changes

    • Ability to assemble effective reports and to use data for planning and budgetary purposes

    • Ability to organize and supervise staff and volunteers to meet program goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in doors and in an office setting.

Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Senior Center                          Reports to: Chairman, Board of Commissioners

JOB SUMMARY

This person is responsible for a variety of responsibilities required to ensure the programs, services, and activities offered at the Madison County Senior Center are provided in a safe, clean, respectful, and efficient manner.  This position is an essential part of daily operations of meals, transportation, activities, and facilities at the Center.  Based on interests and skills/abilities, this person will have specific responsibilities determined in concert with the Director and may be altered to meet current needs at the Center.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are not a comprehensive list of all duties performed by Center Assistants, but rather represents a summary of duties and responsibilities the team is responsible for on a daily or weekly basis.  The Director will establish expectations for each team member for a specific period of time based on abilities, interests, and Center needs.  From time-to-time, Center Assistants will be expected to perform additional tasks, assume responsibilities of an absent team member, or adjust work schedules to accommodate planned activities. 

• Ensure duties are completed in adherence with established safe work practices

• Interact with members and the public in a kind, courteous, professional manner

• Attend and participate in team training to ensure the environment is maintained in a safe manner and is compliant with a variety of rules and regulations

• Ensure required documents for funding agencies are completed in a timely manner

• Provide transportation for center participants

  • Learn bus and meal routes

  • Follow established routes and schedules for pick-up and drop-off

  • Ensure riders are seated and safe in vehicles

  • Drive buses to and from special events and trips

  • Maintain vehicle logs and reports

  • Report repair needs promptly

  • Keep vehicles clean and in compliance with standards

  • Follow daily check for vehicle safety and report concerns

• Assist with congregate meal program

  • Prepare dining area for meal service

  • Handle food in accordance with safe practices

  • Advise when supplies are below optimal limits

  • Assist participants who require minimal help with meals (i.e., carrying tray, etc.)

• Assist with Home Delivered Meal Program

  • Assist with training volunteers

  • Deliver MOW routes

  • Make reports of issues/problems with programs (i.e., route suggestions, client concerns, etc.)

• Help facilitate day-to-day operations of the Center

  • Set up daily coffee service

  • Replenish paper goods

  • Inventory goods and supplies

  • Assist with moving and arranging furniture and equipment

  • Help set up for special events and activities

  • Assist  with checking in participants

  • Participate in or lead activities

  • Assist with preparations for fund raining events and assist when appropriate

  • Assist with unloading, unpacking, labeling, storage, and inventory of deliveries

• Facility maintenance examples

  • Clean floors in the center

  • Clean fixtures in restrooms

  • Restock paper supplies in restrooms

  • Clean windows and doors in lobby

  • Clean/wipe down fitness equipment

  • Clean mats at front door and under awning

  • Clean cabinets, door handles, etc.

  • Keep chairs and tables clean

  • Vacuum carpeted areas

  • Dust window sills and surfaces

  • Help maintain books, games, etc. in an orderly manner

  • Maintain inventory of approved cleaning supplies

  • Water plants

• Center activities

  • Help with set up, clean up, and assist participants with planned activities

  • Be alert to participant needs and provide resources and referrals

  • Assist with community activities and events with partners

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prior experience working with groups

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department. 

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Clear background check and drug screen is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals who function at different levels

• Comfortable working independently to carry out responsibilities

• Ability to react to situations calmly, and with tact and compassion

• Willing to work occasional evenings or Saturday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

•  Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Work is performed primarily in indoors and outdoor setting where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions.

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.