Senior Connections - Serving Seniors in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Senior Connections (non-profit agency) in Superior, WI is hiring a full time Health Promotion / Caregiver Coordinator! Pay range is $17.27 to $19.87 per hour with with generous PTO and a potential monthly healthcare stipend of up to $200 per month!

Health Promotion / Family Caregiver Coordinator

General Job Description

Description

The Health Promotion / Family Caregiver Coordinator reports to the Executive Director.

Education/Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with an emphasis on human services.

• Experience managing employees and volunteers.

Skills

• Ability to work with computers (Microsoft Office).

• Ability to manage a budget

• Ability to write and deliver informative speeches and presentations to the community, public groups, and the Board of Directors.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to write and deliver articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format.

Duties and Responsibilities

Listed below are examples of duties and areas of responsibilities for this position. The listing below does not include all responsibilities or challenges that present themselves in this position.

• Coordinate National Family Caregiver Support and Evidence Based Programs.

• Provide information to the County about the needs of elderly people and the services available to them.

• Assist local service agencies in organizing, developing, modifying, and expanding programming, accessible, appropriate and acceptable aid to older citizens.

• Provide information and personal support to individual older adults and their families so they may take advantage of opportunities available to them.

• Manage programs to enable older adults to fully contribute to the welfare of the community.

• Assist in developing the County Aging Unit Plan.

• Work cooperatively with Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWARR).

• Attend Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWARR) and other program specific meetings as needed.

• Assisting in handling media for the agency.

• Assist in coordinating yearly events (Spring Fling, Senior Picnic, Christmas Tea, etc.).

• Other duties as assigned.

Please call the office at 715-394-3611 or reply to this post for an application or more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

**You would work one week on and one week off.  40 hours per week. Monday through Friday on the day shift.

$15.57 per hour.

Description

The Specialized Transport Driver reports to the Transportation Coordinator and is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from various locations. The Driver must be able to safely handle wheelchairs and clients with special needs while also maintaining a schedule for drop off and pick up times.  

Education/Experience

• Must have a valid Driver’s license with a clean record.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must receive training on how to safely handle wheelchairs and other walking aides.

Skills

• Ability to manage a schedule.
• Ability to navigate throughout the Twin Ports and Douglas County.
• Ability to communicate with clients and supervisors.
• Ability to work with walking aides and wheelchairs and assist with clients getting in and out of the vehicle.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Listed below are examples of duties and areas of responsibilities for this position. The listing below does not include all responsibilities or challenges that present themselves in this position.

• Transport clients safely to and from locations (vehicle provided).
• Assist with embarking and disembarking the vehicle.
• Manage a strict schedule of drop offs and pickups.
• Navigate throughout the Twin Ports, being cognizant of traffic, weather and construction changes.
• Assist clients throughout the process as needed.
• Complete daily paperwork, vehicle checks and other duties as directed by Transportation Coordinator.

Interested candidates are encouraged to fill out an application online at www.seniorconnectionswi.org or in person at 1805 N 16^th Street in Superior during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8-4:30).  Any questions call 715-394-3611.