NACOG Aging Family Caregiver Specialist

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

Job Description:

$18.86/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yrNACOG now offers a NEW Employee Hiring Incentive of $1,000 for this positionSUMMARYIn 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 this position is responsible for assisting and implementing activities that support the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Identify and assist with intake of new caregivers to provide or refer needed servicesAssist with outreach and development of outreach materials to provide caregivers and caregiver support groups information and access to servicesAssist with set up and running of caregiver support groups, events, programs, and workshops to ensure caregiver are receiving access and needed support to the programAuthorize respite units in the state databaseProvide support to the Care Coordinators when an identified family caregiver is in crisis.Other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma / GED ; and two years' experience in health, social services, or customer service; 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:Conflict ManagementStress ManagementCommunication (verbally, written, presentation)FacilitationAnalytical thinkingTRAVEL 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 25 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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