Thank you for your interest in working at ACCA!  

Are you ready to bring your talent and expertise to an innovative non-profit organization providing quality services to the largest growing segment of our population? Do you seek work that is challenging, meaningful, and fun? Does your best day at work include knowing that what you’ve done has made a measurable difference in someone’s life?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, ACCA is the place for you! At this time, our open positions include:

Health and Activity Aide, Adult Day Health

Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps Seniors

Care Coordinator

Long Term Care Ombudsman Representative – Northeast Georgia

Health and Activity Aide

The Athens Community Council on Aging is looking for a full time Health and Activity Aide to provide support and care to our Adult Day Health (ADH) members.

Adult Day Health provides a therapeutic and supportive environment for adult participants with physical or cognitive impairments, while also providing respite for family caregivers.

We have a full-time (40 hours per week) position open at our Athens location, and a part-time (20-25 hours per week) position open at our Winder location. Work hours are Monday through Friday, with NO NIGHTS or WEEKENDS.

ACCA’s mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education, and support. Serving northeast and east Georgia, ACCA is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well.

Our Core Values demonstrate our culture and our approach to engaging and serving our community. You can find them on our website here: www.accaging.org/about-us

What is it like to work at ACCA? According to our most recent staff survey working at ACCA means working in a supportive culture where you are respected and feel a sense of accomplishment in your work. In fact, 98% of employees say they would recommend working at ACCA.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Provide exceptional care to our members.
• Assist with the planning and leading person-centered activities.
• Provide physical support for members with personal care. This includes bathing, toileting, general hygiene, hair and nail care, eating, and walking.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Maintain accurate and current records on clients’ meal consumption, and vital signs, and evaluate the general health condition of participants every day and report information to RN.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for participants.
• Keep all participant-related information confidential.
• Evaluate the general health condition of participants every day and report information to RN.
• Work as a member of the ADH team, providing support and coverage as needed.
• We stay busy but like to have fun! A great sense of humor is a must! This position demands comfort with public speaking and a healthy dose of silliness.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred. Some job-related experience working with older persons preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to quickly establish a rapport. Ability to communicate with and engage individuals with communication limitations, including hearing loss, aphasia, and dementia.
• Ability to motivate others toward achieving goals.
• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure is required. This position works with confidential information and the ability to use sound judgment regarding this information and maintain confidentiality is required. Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus is required as well as be task- oriented, non-judgmental with a clear sense of boundaries.
• Ability to talk, hear, and communicate with clients and caregivers and the ability to see and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents is required.
• Physical demands include occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward over 50#. Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Hiring Process & Timeline:

We are currently accepting applications and will schedule interviews on a rolling basis.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness
  • Health insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Dental insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Vision insurance offered for full-time employees
• Peace of Mind
  • Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
  • Company-paid long-term disability for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Support
  • 403(b) with up to 5% agency match, after one year of service, for full-time employees
  • ACCA Scholar Program, providing scholarships to employees and dependents
  • Employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the federal student loan forgiveness program
• Work-Life Balance
  • Annual Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • Sick Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • 11 paid holidays annually, and a paid day off for your birthday
  • High performing employees are eligible to apply for our sabbatical program after ten years of service

In all its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

To be considered applicants must complete an agency application form. Our online application can be found here: ACCA Employment Application. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy, please contact Nita Norris at nnorris@accaging.org. Hard copy application packets may be dropped off at our office: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.

Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps Seniors

Job Overview and Requirements

The AmeriCorps Seniors Program Coordinator manages two unique national service opportunities for adults ages 55 and up, the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. ACCA is looking for an outgoing leader to manage our dedicated volunteers and expand the program’s capacity by maintaining and building strong relationships with local school districts, senior centers, and other organizations across our NEGA service area.

About ACCA:

Founded in 1967, our mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education, and support. Serving northeast and east Georgia, ACCA is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well.

Our Core Values demonstrate our culture and our approach to engaging and serving our community. You can find them on our website here: www.accaging.org/about-us

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Both programs provide adults age 55+ the opportunity to volunteer and earn an hourly stipend to off-set financial barriers to service. The Foster Grandparent Program matches volunteers with children who need extra support in the classroom. They mentor, tutor, and provide one-on-one support in Head Start programs, elementary schools, and after school programs across northeast Georgia. The Senior Companion Program pairs volunteers with older adults and individuals with disabilities who will benefit from regular visits and may need assistance with daily tasks such as light chores and errands. These volunteers serve in private homes, independent living communities, and adult day centers.

This position reports to ACCA’s Vice President/Director of Operations and supervises the FGP/SCP Program Specialist, FGP and SCP Volunteers, student interns, and other program volunteers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Program and Grant Management
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate all phases of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs.
• Maintain FGP and SCP budget line items and maintain appropriate records regarding expenditures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with community service agencies and organizations whose activities can benefit the program or individual senior volunteers.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of program staff and student interns, and create a work environment that demonstrates ACCA’s Core Values.
• Coordinate the development and/or revision of grant applications and renewals and assist with preparation of additional funding requests.
• Assist with the planning, development, and evaluation of budgets when appropriate.

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, screen, and on-board FGP and SCP volunteers across the 12 county NEGA service area.
• Ensure all volunteers complete orientation training and provide ongoing in-service training on topics and information relevant to their service and well-being.
• Provide placement opportunities through volunteer stations and community organizations in response to the needs, interests, and skills of senior volunteers; provide technical assistance to volunteer stations.
•  Serve as a liaison between the volunteer, volunteer station, and clients served.
•  Arrange regular and meaningful recognition of FGP and SCP volunteers, and others who have contributed to the success of the programs, through events, media recognition, and sharing stories of success.
•  Plan and coordinate program activities, assignments, and support for volunteers and volunteer station staff.

Agency Responsibilities

• Represent ACCA on coordinating and planning groups pertaining to the service area and region as appropriate.
• Participate in the ACCA Annual Meeting, regular staff meetings and training programs as required by funding source(s) or requested by ACCA Leadership staff and accept responsibility for aiding in the development of positive team relationships.
• Accept other responsibilities as assigned by the ACCA VP/Director of Operations and/or President/CEO.
• Assist with planning and implementation of ACCA special events as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university in Elementary Education, Non-Profit Management, Gerontology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ professional experience. Experience in education, program and grant management, volunteer management, and/or community outreach highly preferred.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to clearly communicate to a diverse group of clients, community partners, volunteers, and staff in both one on one and group settings, both in person, by phone and via virtual platforms.
• This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network and quickly establish a rapport when speaking with volunteers and community partners.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and virtual conferencing platforms, at an intermediate skill level, at minimum. Possesses the skills needed to navigate online resources and platforms with ease, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.
•  Strong organizational skills with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness
  • Health insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Dental insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Vision insurance offered for full-time employees
• Peace of Mind
  • Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
  • Company-paid long-term disability for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Support
  • 403(b) with up to 5% agency match, after one year of service, for full-time employees
  • ACCA Scholar Program, providing scholarships to employees and dependents
  • Employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the federal student loan forgiveness program
• Work-Life Balance
  • Annual Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • Sick Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • 11 paid holidays annually, and a paid day off for your birthday
  • High performing employees are eligible to apply for our sabbatical program after ten years of service

Our Hiring Process & Timeline:

We will receive and review resumes through September 6, 2023, and will schedule interviews as qualified applicants are identified. If multiple qualified candidates are identified, the finalists will be invited to a second-round interview. If you are chosen for a second-round interview, we will ask you to give a short educational presentation on the topic of your choice, and that you provide a work sample relevant to this position. We hope to have the new Coordinator hired and on-boarded no later than October 2, 2023.

Applicants must fully complete an agency application form and submit a cover letter and resume in order to receive consideration. Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. www.accaging.org.

In all of its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

Care Coordinator

Job Overview and Requirements

Are you ready to bring your talent and expertise to an innovative nonprofit organization providing quality services to the largest growing segment of our population? Do you seek work that is challenging, meaningful, and fun? Does your best day at work include knowing that what you’ve done has made a measurable difference in someone’s life?

ACCA is looking for a Care Coordinator to support those we serve, their families and caregivers by ensuring they have access to needed supportive services and resources, both provided here at ACCA and offered in the larger community. This position will help guide the people we serve to the people, places and programs that can help them age and live well.

About ACCA: Founded in 1967, our mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education, and support. Serving northeast and east Georgia, ACCA is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well.

Our Core Values demonstrate our culture and our approach to engaging and serving our community. You can find them on our website here: www.accaging.org/about-us

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Services, the Care Coordinator will be responsible for working with program staff to identify clients and families who are in need of additional support and will work with clients to determine specific needs and connect them to appropriate resources. Creative thinking, tenacity and problem solving are imperative in this position, and the right candidate will use these skills to showcase the ACCA core values of kindness and respect and exceeding expectations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with ACCA Leadership and programmatic staff to identify clients/families/caregivers served by ACCA who are in need of case management services. Maintains strong communication with staff throughout the case management process.
• Provide services including assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, documentation, and community referrals.
• Connects clients and/or caregivers with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.
• Continuously networks to maintain awareness of community resources and opportunities for ACCA clients.
• Develops and maintains strong data sets of requested needs, resources, and gaps in service.
• Manages ACCA’s “Live Well, Age Well” housing initiative, designed to help seniors remain safely living in their own homes. This will involve receiving HUD housing counseling certification, screening applicants for eligibility, working with clients to complete paperwork, and working with contractors/tradespeople to schedule and complete projects.  The ability to plan, manage a budget and track and report data will be required for this project.
• Represents ACCA at local and regional meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate and needed.
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of Interns assigned to Care Coordinator.
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the President/CEO informed of all critical issues

Essential Requirements:

• In love with ACCA and its mission and ready to shout it from the
• Knows how to build a relationship in person, or via phone or Able to establish individual rapport, and also to network with the public.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to document well.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Gerontology, or a related field. Master’s Degree highly preferred.
• At least two years of case management experience required.
• Knowledge of community resources and case management practices with older adults and disability population required.
• Experience with computers, Microsoft Office and database programs required.
• We stay busy but like to have fun! A great sense of humor is a must!
• Able to work occasional evenings and
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Our Hiring Process & Timeline:

• We will receive and review resumes through September 5, 2023.
• We will begin scheduling interviews on September 11,
• In-person interviews will begin on September 14, 2023.
• Finalists will be invited to a second-round interview, and we will make an offer shortly after.
• We would like to have the selected candidate start no later than October 1, 2023.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance offered
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• 403(b) with agency match after 1 year of service
• Secondary education scholarships available for employees and their immediate dependents

Applicants must fully complete an agency application form and submit a cover letter and resume in order to receive consideration. Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. www.accaging.org.

In all of its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Representative, NE Georgia

The Athens Community Council on Aging is looking for a full-time Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Representative in our Athens office. LTCO advocates for the rights of people living in long term care facilities in the East Georgia region.

LTCO representatives work to improve the lives of residents in personal care homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living residences through regular visits, complaint investigation, and community education.

ACCA’s mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education, and support. Serving northeast and east Georgia, ACCA is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well.

Our Core Values demonstrate our culture and our approach to engaging and serving our community.

What is it like to work at ACCA? According to our most recent staff survey working at ACCA means working in a supportive culture where you are respected and feel a sense of accomplishment in your work. In fact, 98% of employees say they would recommend working at ACCA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promote the well-being, quality of care, and quality of life of residents in long term care facilities.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and personal care homes.
• Provide information and referral services to residents, their families, facility staff, ACCA staff, and the public concerning, at a minimum:
  • Georgia Ombudsman Act, Patients’ Rights, Older Americans Act, and state/federal regulations affecting the LTCF residents.
  • The Long-Term Care system including services available, selection criteria, and the aging network.
  • Referrals to other agencies, programs, etc. if information or service is needed outside the scope of the LTCO program.
• Receive and document resident complaints. Upon completion of certification, investigate and resolve complaints.
• Assist in an on-going LTCO Community Education program:
  • Develop materials and provide information on LTC issues and the LTCO program for distribution or presentation to residents, community organizations, groups and agencies.
  • Perform public and community relations activities for the LTCO program and the Athens Community Council on Aging.
  • Assist with the organization of Resident and Family Councils as requested.
• Provide staff assistance to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advisory Council.
• Assist with inter- and intra-agency coordination, maintaining active working relationships with agency and community programs.
• Assist the Coordinator in providing recruitment, selection, supervision, orientation, and evaluation of volunteers as appropriate in the execution of their duties.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be an independent self-starter! This position is based in our Athens office and will be responsible for visiting and serving residential facilities in our NE region.
• Ridiculously detail oriented.
• Able to quickly establish a rapport with a wide variety of people.
• Great memory for detail.
• Impeccable written and oral communication skills.
• An undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university.
• A minimum of two years professional experience, with at least one year in aging, long term care or related fields.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Our Hiring Process & Timeline:

• We will accept and review applications until the position is filled.
• Interviews will be scheduled as qualified applicants are identified.
• Qualified candidates may be invited to second round interviews, and the selected candidate will have an anticipated start date of mid-October 2023.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness
  • Health insurance offered
  • Dental insurance offered
  • Vision insurance offered
• Peace of Mind
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Support
  • 403(b) with up to 5% agency match, after one year of service
  • ACCA Scholar Program, providing scholarships to employees and dependents
  • Employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the federal student loan forgiveness program
• Work-Life Balance
  • Annual Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • Sick Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • 11 paid holidays annually, and a paid day off for your birthday
  • High performing employees are eligible to apply for our sabbatical program after ten years of service

To be considered applicants must complete an agency application form. Our online application can be found here: ACCA Employment Application. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy, please contact Nita Norris at nnorris@accaging.org. Hard copy application packets may be dropped off at our office: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.

ACCA is An Equal Opportunity Employer

In all of its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

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