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Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Coordinator
Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Prescott

$19.80/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr

NACOG offers staff the following paid time off:

NACOG observes the Arizona State Service Holiday Schedule, observing the day after Thanksgiving in lieu of Columbus Day. This is a total of 11 paid Holidays and a paid Birthday holiday.
NACOG offers 10 paid Vacation days for new hires with the option to increase accrual for years of service. Staff have the option to earn additional paid days off by participating in the Wellness Program. NACOG adheres to the Arizona State Sick Leave Law.

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 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 services. Develops, coordinates, and facilitates peer support groups within rural communities to provide training and support to new caregivers
Provides support and resources to staff in assessing the need for family caregiver respite services. Monitors and evaluates FCSP program operations to ensure program compliance. Authorizes and tracks respite units for family caregivers to ensure program compliance. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with partner agencies and individual volunteers to assist with program delivery. Develops and prepares outreach materials to provide helpful information about the Family Caregiver Support Program. Participates in various committees to develop create, update, and provide useful tools for the program and the public
Maintains and updates service logs, respite services, waitlists, and other program-related information for the purpose of preparing accurate program reports. Other 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 Check
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

N/A

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

N/A

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

Analytical thinking
Communication (written and verbal)
Community partnerships / stakeholder development
Conflict resolution
Cultural competence
Initiative / innovation
Mentoring / training competence
Office competence
Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

□ < 5% □ < 25% X < 50% □ < 75% □ 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 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. Direct link for the position: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/NOR1062NACG/JobBoard/b59da589-15f2-4b25-8b81-8f3bcbc85cea/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c16fbdd8-beba-4ade-b9cf-ed83856738d7 Contact information for questions: hr@nacog.org / Keillynée Méndez - kmendez@nacog.org