NACOG Aging Family Caregiver Coordinator

Company: Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

$19.80/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yrNACOG now offers a NEW Employee Hiring Incentive of $1,000 for this positionPOSITION SUMMARY:In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing activities that support the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plans and coordinates Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) events throughout the NACOG Region to provide information and assistance to caregivers about available servicesDevelops, coordinates, and facilitates peer support groups within rural communities to provide training and support to new caregiversProvides support and resources to staff in assessing the need for family caregiver respite servicesMonitors and evaluates FCSP program operations to ensure program complianceAuthorizes and tracks respite units for family caregivers to ensure program complianceDevelops and maintains strong working relationships with partner agencies and individual volunteers to assist with program deliveryDevelops and prepares outreach materials to provide helpful information about the Family Caregiver Support ProgramParticipates in various committees to develop create, update, and provide useful tools for the program and the publicMaintains and updates service logs, respite services, waitlists, and other program-related information for the purpose of preparing accurate program reportsOther related duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, or other related field of study; and one year of experience in caregiving; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Criminal Background CheckFingerprint Clearance Card, Level IMotor Vehicle Report (annually)CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: N/ATECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: N/AGENERAL COMPETENCIES:Analytical thinkingCommunication (written and verbal)Community partnerships / stakeholder developmentConflict resolutionCultural competenceInitiative / innovationMentoring / training competenceOffice competencePublic speakingTRAVEL REQUIRED: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:Physical Activity: Frequent reaching, standing, sitting, walking, finger use, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and feeling.Physical exertion: ___ Sedentary; _X_ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.Working conditions: Occasional exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and infectious disease.NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, HR@nacog.org.

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