INYO COUNTY ANNOUNCES AN OPEN RECRUITMENT FOR:
| DEPARTMENT: | Inyo-Mono Area Agency on Aging |
| LOCATION: | Bishop, CA |
| SALARY: | Range PT848 - $12.65/hour |
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES : Has primary responsibility for carrying out HICAP activities. Responsible for administration and reporting functions as assigned; prepares and submits monthly and quarterly reports to HICAP office according to State guidelines.
Volunteer responsibilities : Recruits, trains, coordinates, and oversees volunteer counselors; insures that counselors have adequate training and materials for counseling and reporting, according to current HICAP guidelines; conducts quarterly continuing training sessions and case conferences, to total at least 12 hours annually for each active counselor; provides quality control by ongoing monitoring and evaluation of counseling techniques and oversight of case management; assists the Director in identifying program achievements and concerns and bringing them to the Advisory Council.
Community education : Works with local media resources to publicize the HICAP program and brings areas of concern to the attention of the local community; identifies and develops sites for educational presentations; assures that handout materials and current information is available for periodic educational presentations, as specified in the contract.
Counseling and advocacy : Identifies, develops, and maintains communication with counseling sites, as needed; works to maintain adequate publicity for the counseling program in local sites; sees that in-home counseling services are provided where appropriate, according to HICAP guidelines; refers cases to legal services, as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school graduate with two years experience with community programs. Knowledge of Medicare rules, procedures, and supplemental health insurance preferable. Must have ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; present detailed and relatively complex information clearly and accurately; plan, organize and implement activities. Must be skilled in writing, data collection, and analysis. Related post-secondary education may compensate for experience.
Special requirements: Must have willingness and ability to work flexible hours and travel for out-of-county training as needed (approximately 4 times per year). Must possess valid California driver’s license; must complete pre-employment background investigation and physical examination, including drug screen.
SELECTION : Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants, and may include a qualification screening and oral interview.
APPLICATION : Applications must be received in the Personnel Office, P.O. Box 249, Independence, CA 93526, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2008 (postmarks not accepted). Must apply on Inyo County application form. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to Resume” or “See Attached”. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications may be faxed to meet the deadline—original application with original signature must be mailed.
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED FOR ONE YEAR IN FILLING COUNTY-WIDE VACANCIES WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0295 prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout Inyo County in the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Shoshone, and Tecopa). Additionally, the County of Inyo has work sites located in Mono County. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head.
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March 13, 2008