AAA Family Caregiver Specialist, Flagstaff

$21.59/hr 40 hrs/wk 52 wks/yr

POSITION 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 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 services
• Assist with outreach and development of outreach materials to provide caregivers and caregiver support groups information and access to services
• Assist with set up and running of caregiver support groups events programs and workshops to ensure caregiver are receiving access and needed support to the program
• Authorize respite units in the state database
• Provide 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 Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• N/A

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• N/A

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Conflict Management
• Stress Management
• Communication (verbally written presentation)
• Facilitation
• Analytical thinking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

â < 5% XXâ < 25% â < 50% â < 75% â 100%

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 .

Benefits include: Agency Paid Health Dental Vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS);Vacation Sick & Holiday Pay

Required Experience:

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