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pdf Employment Application for the Town of Ossining (160 KB)
pdf NYS Public Employer Public Health Emergency Plan Town of Ossining (770 KB)
Careers and Job Opportunities
The Town of Ossining is seeking a part-time Food Service Helper and a part-time Chauffeur for the Senior Nutrition Program! Applications for both positions are due by 4:30pm on Friday, July 9, 2021. See below for more details on these two positions:
FOOD SERVICE HELPER
TOWN SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
17.5 HOURS PER WEEK (PART TIME)
Applications are available online. Interested candidates should submit an pdf Employment Application (199 KB) by email to Victoria Cafarelli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or in person at 16 Croton Avenue by 4:30pm on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Under the direction of the Site Manager, performs simple, routine manual work in the Nutrition Program, which involves serving food to senior citizen participants in the program.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Serves prepared food as delivered by caterer or cooked at on-site kitchen;
Sets tables;
Clears tables of dirty dishes;
Cleans tables, chairs, serving tables and other equipment;
Serves food from steam tables;
May prepare sandwiches, salads and vegetables;
Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Familiarity with the proper method of serving food; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; courtesy; ability to get along well with senior citizens; tact; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Spanish speaking preferred.
CHAUFFEUR
TOWN SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
17.5 HOURS PER WEEK (PART TIME)
Applications are available online. Interested candidates should submit an pdf Employment Application (199 KB) by email to Victoria Cafarelli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or in person at 16 Croton Avenue by 4:30pm on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Under the direction of the Site Manager, operates an automotive vehicle carrying senior citizens or delivering meals to homebound senior citizens on an assigned route and when necessary performs maintenance tasks in connection with such operation. The operator is responsible for the safety of the seniors who are passengers. Does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Operates an automotive vehicle carrying senior citizens on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
Checks the operating condition of the vehicle before starting on a trip;
Reports any mechanical defect to immediate superior;
Instructs or informs senior citizens about safety practices when entering and leaving vehicle;
May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate the vehicle under all driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with senior citizens; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Spanish speaking preferred.
REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Possession of the valid operator's license appropriate to the vehicle to be operated at time of appointment.
NEW INSTRUCTORS & VOLUNTEERS
The Ossining community has many individuals with a wide variety of talents. If you would be willing to share your talents with your community as an instructor or volunteer, please contact the Recreation Office. We are always interested in presenting new and exciting programs.
Please contact the Parks and Recrecreation Department, 914-941-3189.
Lifeguards and Counselors
We have openings in a variety of areas. We need lifeguards and counselors at the Day Camps.
Please contact the Parks and Recrecreation Department, 914-941-3189.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - ask in office.
Join the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps
We need you to help us save lives!
- It’s an opportunity to give back to your community
- You’ll get free New York State approved training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Neighbors helping neighbors
- It’s a great way for National Honor Society members to obtain credit for community service
- You’ll have a real sense of pride and comradeship
"Oh, and how great is it to help save a life? — It’s really great!"
Contact the Corps at (914) 487-3091 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Even if you cannot make the commitment to join the Corps, there are many ways to help support our efforts. OVAC depends on the generosity of individuals and businesses. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Contact the Corps at the email address above.
54 Years of Emergency Service Providing Advanced Life Support since 1982
We’re here when you need us
pdf Download the OVAC Recruitment Poster (159 KB)
You Can Help Your Older Neighbors by Volunteering with
Community Helping Hands
Community Helping Hands is a non-profit, Aging in Place Organization.
CHH was formed to assist older adults who choose to stay in their own homes as they age.
We are looking for volunteer fundraisers, administrators, event planners and drivers. Whether you have an hour to spare or can devote more time, we have an opportunity for you.
Please contact us at 914-346-7773
P.O. Box 708 Ossining, NY 10562
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Working hand in hand to build a community that welcomes and honors our senior population.
New York State Resources:
- NYS Department of Civil Service
- NYS Office of the Comptroller -
Making Government Work Better - Retirees - Department of Civil Service
- Retirement Benefits
New York State and Local Government Retirement System information presented by New York State Office of the State Comptroller
Health Care:
- New York State Health Insurance Program
- MyNYSHIP - My New York State Health Insurance Program
- myUHC.com – United Healthcare - Enroll and see all for the coordination of benefits forms that have been processed for the last 18 months, and download the data for your records.
- Delta Dental Insurance
- CSEA Vision Care Plan
Westchester County Department of Human Resources:
Looking for a rewarding career in public service? The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service examinations for jobs at the County of Westchester, its local jurisdictions, and Westchester Medical Center.
You can find out about our current job openings, and jobs in demand for which there is an urgent need to fill. As part of our commitment to helping Westchester County residents find the right job, we provide a list of on-line job search resources.
If you are already a County employee or are interested in becoming one, you can get valuable information about benefits, including education, retirement, the Westchester County Telework program, and employee discounts.
Westchester County Resources:
New York State Health Insurance Program
Where you will find information on the New York State Health Insurance Program for State and Local Government for active employees. If you are a retiree, please visit NYSHIP Online for Retirees. In order to provide you with targeted information about your benefits, you will need to select your group (negotiating unit) and health insurance plan (Empire Plan or HMO) from the drop-down menu. If you are a New York State Active Employee and unsure of your group, our Enrollee Group Wizard will ask you a series of questions in order to determine which group you should select.
My New York State Health Insurance Program (MyNYSHIP), the online source to your personal enrollment record as a participant in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP). This service is currently only available to New York State active employees.