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


OPEN POSITIONS:

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

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IMPORTANT:

IT IS AN APPLICANT'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THAT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION (please see below) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS (such as your r
ésumé) 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.  


  APPLICATION FORM:

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