ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Town of Yarmouth is searching for an Outreach Coordinator to join their Senior Services team! Working under the direct supervision of Director of Senior Services, the Outreach Coordinator performs empathetic counseling to elders and caregivers offering support, services and resources to assist them with their needs. Develops and maintains working knowledge of local, state and federal programs that benefit elders with an emphasis on programs supporting low-income elders including services offered by Elder Services of Cape Cod and Islands. Serves as an advocate for frail and isolated seniors residing in the community without the support of family and friends. Assists elders with applications. Manage internal related programs. Maintains statistics of services provided to clients and compiles them in a monthly report. Attends continuing education to increase knowledge of ever-changing programs and regulations affecting elders. Meetings with clients may take place in Outreach office, on the phone, remote, client?s home or any place that is mutually agreed upon. Collaborates with other Town Departments and area resources on behalf of elders. All other related work as required. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate\'s Degree in Social Sciences, Bachelor\'s Degree preferred. Three years experience in human services counseling and referral, experience with senior services preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a personal vehicle and a valid MA class D driver\'s license to travel to multiple locations. Must be sensitive to the needs of elders with the ability to express empathy while problem solving. Demonstrate good social, interpersonal, written and verbal skills. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding information obtained from clients. Must be proficient in MS Office skills and database. Physical requirements include minimal physical effort required for work performed in the office and to travel to client sites. Position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. Applications received prior to April 2, 2025 will receive preference.
The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Health Director to join their Inspectional Services team! Working under the general/direct supervision of Director of Inspectional Service/ Building Commissioner, the Health Director performs the duties as described for the Health Division. Direct and administer all health, inspection and enforcement programs with the authority to issue orders on behalf of the Board of Health; plans, organizes, schedules and directs the operations of the Health Division, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Works under the general direction of the Municipal Inspections Director and Board of Health in the implementation and enforcement of the Board?s policies and rulings. Works closely with the Board of Health to develop new by-laws and regulations dealing with environmental and public health concerns. Supervises division staff; trains staff on division policy and procedure; reviews the work of subordinates; monitors and evaluates staff performance. Develops plans and programs relating to public health and public health requirements; prepares grant requests and administers grants; prepares articles for Town Meeting consideration, develops health division annual budget. Monitors Town budget contribution to various human services agencies. Reviews and comments on hydrogeologic, environmental, and ground water discharge reports along with technical submittals for developments and renovations of buildings or properties. Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates. Full job description available upon request. Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required when performing functions under typical office conditions; moderate to strenuous physical effort required periodically in the field. Frequently required to stoop, bend, reach, and smell. Frequently required to move (pull, push, lift or carry) objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Physical agility required to access all areas of inspection site. May spend several hours walking or standing. Must have clear vision and have the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have peripheral vision and depth perception.
