Human Resources
Human Resources
Human Resources oversees all of
the Association's HR-related items such as employment relations, managing
compensation and benefits packages, administering payroll, handling disciplinary
needs, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Human Resources
also coordinates the recruitment, onboarding, retention, training support
and development, and termination of the employee cycle in the various departments
at the Association.
To contact HR please e-mail Jwong@fivecounty.utah.gov or call 435-673-3548 x 127
To contact HR please e-mail Jwong@fivecounty.utah.gov or call 435-673-3548 x 127
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OPTIONS COUNSELOR - AGING
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Options Counselor performs a variety of professional
duties related to consumer-directed, short-term decision and support to consumers,
family members, caregivers, and others requesting information and assistance
from the Area Agency on Aging. This includes, but is not limited to,
managing incoming calls and referrals, gathering appropriate information for
screening, intake, assistance, and access to services, and making viable referrals
to community resources based upon consumer preferences, needs and goals.
Ensure prompt and appropriate referrals and follow up. Provide Options Counseling
via in-person, telephone, walk-in, e-mail, or other virtual platforms.
Maintain a comprehensive resource database on community organizations, long
term care services, public and private payer resources, applications, etc.
Track and gather data and necessary information to meet job duties and ensure
required reports are accurate, and complete data entry and other reporting.
Engage in interagency collaboration, education, outreach, and marketing opportunities
related to Options Counseling, Information, and referral services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have at least one year of experience
working with elderly populations, providing options counseling, Information
and Referral, and/or experience completing intakes/screening. Preference
given to individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
and licensed in the Utah as a Social Service Worker (SSW) or equivalent case
management certification. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to
travel for work related activities. Must demonstrate excellent written
and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational, skills with understanding
of consumer-directed, person-centered service delivery to include intake,
screening, information, and referral. Preference given to individuals with
direct case management experience, experience with long term care supports
and services and knowledge of community resources and local service systems
for older adults and persons with disabilities. Must have good computer
and data entry skills including Word, Excel, and web-based software programs.
Must have ability to work effectively with public, co-workers and professionals
with knowledge of general office procedures and phone etiquette.
WORKSITE ADDRESS: 1070 West 1600 South Bldg. B St. George UT 84770 WORK SCHEDULE: 20 – 29 hours week, Monday – Friday SALARY: Starting Salary $18.78 per hour, commensurate with education and experience BENEFITS: Retirement Benefit/401-K, Sick & Annual Leave, Holidays INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to: Jwong@fivecounty.utah.gov Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on
March 22, 2023
The Five County Association of Governments is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
IMPORTANT:
IT IS AN APPLICANT'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THAT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION (please see below) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS (such as your résumé) HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY MS. WONG BEFORE ANY POSTED DEADLINE. IF A DEADLINE IS NOT POSTED IN THE DESCRIPTION, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE POSITION(S) MAY BE SUBJECT TO BEING FILLED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. |
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APPLICATION FORM:
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WORD COMPATIBLE DOCUMENT.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION AS A PDF FILE. |
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ASSOCIATION'S PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. (pdf file) |
