Options Counselor, Heritage Area on Aging
- Employer
- Kirkwood Community College
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Integrated Services Director, the Options Counselor will coordinate services to older adults and adults with disabilities, and/or their caregivers who need intermittent short term services and/or long term support and services of the LifeLong Links - Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Program. For the seven county service areas, the Options Counselor will manage multiple resources, assist the person to streamline access to appropriate and necessary services, and ensure the person’s health, safety, and welfare. The Options Counselor will work in a team environment to support the Heritage care continuum offered through effective coordination, support and appropriate referrals. This position requires a high degree of discretion when discussing issues with individuals seeking assistance, thus sensitive and confidential information must be handled according to specific procedures. This individual must be able to communicate well, work effectively as a team member, prioritize tasks and independently solve problems. Documentation, case planning and application assistance is critical in this position. This person must also be honest, independent, positive, compassionate, adaptable and helpful under pressure. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle for required travel. Must complete Person-Centered Counseling Core Curriculum within 30 days of employment. Must be willing to be AIRS A/D certified within 6 months of being hired.Become certified as a Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Report within 3o days of being hired. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Experience with disability and/or aging services area preferred.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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Working at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is a globally recognized leader in higher education where learner success has always been a focal point. For more than 50 years, Kirkwood faculty and staff have cultivated a welcoming and motivating environment that meets students where they are, and helps them get exactly where they want to be. With one of the lowest tuition in the state, more than 130 programs to choose from, flexible class offerings, and convenient locations across seven counties in Eastern Iowa, Kirkwood makes higher education more accessible for people in all walks of life. Through affordable, innovative educational training and many impactful community partnerships, Kirkwood hopes to continue strengthening the regional workforce for years to come.
As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood strives to reward employees with a generous benefits package and perks, including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Free use of the Kirkwood Recreation Center
- On campus retail discounts at places like our bookstore, Eagle Tech, cafeteria and hotel (yes, we have a hotel too!)
- Free admission to performing arts and athletic events
- Computer and software purchasing program through Eagle Tech, our Apple-authorized campus store
- Employee tuition discounts and half-price tuition for family members
- Generous leave policies that provide a work-life balance
- Choice of retirement programs and unheard-of employer contribution
- Competitive Total Rewards packages
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