Senior Escort Service Worker

Job Description

 

Job Title: Senior Escort Service Worker

Background:

The Southeast Asian Community Center (SEACC) is a non-profit, multi-ethnic, community-based organization whose mission is to provide essential services to low-income, new immigrant, Limited English Proficient (LEP), and small business communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Founded in 1975, SEACC has long been a leading advocate for the Southeast Asian Community nationwide and a key player in the transformation of the Tenderloin District of San Francisco into a more vibrant and livable community for families.

Job Summary: Provides escort services to Asian-American adults to perform activities such as bank, grocery shopping, medical or dental appointments, senior centers etc.

DUTIES:

• Provides escort services to Asian-American adults to perform activities such as bank, grocery shopping, medical or dental appointments, senior centers etc. Meet senior and travel with them to activities.
• Confirm referral information with Director of Social Services in regards to client’s information, meeting date, time and location
  • Based on referrals locations and demand, plan out route accordingly on weekly schedule. Escort service can be on one-to-one basis or with multiple seniors if possible.
  • Perform as guard when there is an emergency to protect senior and follow emergency procedures such as calling 911
• Attend all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with the collection of data that will be entered into the DAAS database
• Monitor the status of the clients and refer with their supervisors to make sure that cases are mandated

Job Qualifications

• Must have interest to work with older adults and disabled adults
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Be able to follow emergency procedures and call 911 when needed, report to related department.
• Familiar with the community of San Francisco.
• First aid and CPR certificates preferred.
• Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal vehicle for performance of job duties
• If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Application

E-mail Letter of Application to diana@seaccusa.org or call 415-885-243

 

Southeast Asian Community Center is an equal opportunity employer