Job description

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Lane Council of Governments currently has an opening for Senior Connections Area Coordinator (0.5 FTE) in the Senior and Disability Services division. This is an SEIU represented position. This position is expected to be based in Eugene.

LCOG is committed to a work environment that values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, LCOG continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Here at LCOG, we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

This position performs information and referral, short-term assistance, case management, and family caregiver services for senior citizens living independently in their own homes. Work is performed within the established and defined methods, practices, and procedures of the Senior Connections Program. Also, conducts assessments, develops plans, administers programs, maintains up-to-date knowledge, coordinates volunteers, responds to calls, refers cases, and attends meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Options Counseling certification, within one year of initial assignment to the position.

Alliance of Information & Assistance Systems (AIRS) CIRS-A certification, within one year of initial assignment to the position. To meet minimum qualifications for becoming AIRS Certified, applicant must have:

o At least 1 year of employment in I&R for applicants with a Bachelors or higher degree

o 2 years of employment in I&R for applicants with an Associates/Community College degree

o 3 years of employment in I&R for applicants with a High School diploma or GED.

o Acceptable I&R experience involves frontline (i.e. client-focused) work in the field of human services that includes an I&R element such as positions in social work, discharge planning, consumer credit counseling, community health nursing, independent living skills instruction and school counseling; or employment in a homeless or domestic abuse shelter, food pantry, group home or other similar settings.

Valid Oregon State driver's license.

Passing a background check is required for this position.

For this position, we follow all Executive Order and Oregon Health Authority policies on COVID-19 vaccinations; the selected candidate may need to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exception by start date.

Application due date - Open Until Filled.

EOE/AA

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.64 - $32.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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