Respite Coordinator-WNY State

Duties And Responsibilities

• Information and assistance to caregivers
• Support and coordinate training for respite program volunteers
• Oversee established respite sites in the region
• Case management for persons 60+
• Outreach to organizations and caregivers
• Promote the Erie County Social Adult Day group respite voucher program
• Aids the NYSCRC Director with gathering and maintaining updated data and files
• Maintain efficient operation and facilitate respite provider training
• Maintain data and files regarding information and assistance and case management
• Provide the NYSCRC Director with support generating respite site records and reports
• Arrange and conduct presentations for visibility of NYSCRC Vouchers, the National Respite Care Provider Training, Respite Registry and Faith Based Respite sites
• Conduct outreach to community groups, faith communities, volunteer organizations, including group presentations and tabling events to raise awareness of programs
• Provides administrative support to NYSCRC Director as required
• Participates in/assists with Faith Based Respite Programs in WNY
• Assists in preparation of newsletters and other outreach to volunteers and partners
• Assists in ongoing program evaluation

Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree, BS or BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Knowledge of community resources and experience working in volunteerism helpful
• Physical And Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently as this is a remote position, Strong interpersonal skills necessary, Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required, Computer skills (MS Office,) Docuware, Microix and strong Excel skills a plus, Work is performed at a desk or personal computer station, Ability to work in multi-cultural situations, Must have reliable transportation – much of work is performed offsite, Ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation – much of work is performed offsite
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Vacation (21 days)
• Sick (10 days)
• Personal Time (3 Days)
• Holidays (11)
• Medical Insurance (3 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision (2 options)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

Pay

Salary/Hourly Rate Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period