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EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Apply for the position, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS SPECIALIST, with Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging today or contact HR for more information. Posted Jun 2, 2021.

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The Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging is accepting cover letters and resumes for a full time Employment and Benefits Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS:            
  • Minimum Associate's Degree; college business courses preferred
  • Strong computer and telephone skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Precise attention to details
  • Strong communication skills – oral and written
  • Ability to be a good public relations person for the agency
  • Have the knowledge and ability to assist with day to day operation of the AAA programs
  • Ability to make good decisions
  • Be a responsible problem solver
  • Ability to work efficiently and accomplish necessary duties in required timeframe
  • Ability to be innovative
  • Skills to work in a cooperative coordinating way with other agency staff
  • Ability to communicate and interact with older people and individuals with disabilities
  • Ability to work with the public
  • Ability to travel as required and have a valid driver’s license 

 DUTIES: 
  • Provide customer focused employment opportunities that address the special employment needs of older job seekers and enhance opportunities for employment
  • Interview participants to assess marketable skills derived from employment, volunteer, vocational background, homemaking and education
  • Assist participants with job searches by providing technical support, resume development, mock interviews, and job referrals
  • Strive to successfully place participants in gainful employment and keep accurate records of all placements.
  • Provide appropriate referrals between older persons seeking jobs and employers requesting workers
  • Work closely with job service offices, senior centers and other prospective employers to ensure maximum referral of workers to jobs
  • Follow up with participants after job interviews by offering encouragement and help identify where improvements may be needed
  • Develop and maintain accurate mailing lists of employers for newsletters and luncheons.
  • Schedule presentations to service clubs and other groups
  • Develop media packages to publicize the older workers employment program
  • Assist in answering and directing calls
  • Counsel and enroll customers in a Medicare Prescription Drug Program
  • Complete benefit screenings and assist customers with filling out applications for public based benefits
  • Complete intakes for service requests and make referrals
  • KAMIS data entry
  • Prepare program reports as needed
  • Assist with quality assurance for AAA programs
  • Projects and duties as assigned   

Benefits:

Workweek is Monday – Friday, 8 am-5pm.  Successful applicants will receive holiday, vacation and sick time, and will be eligible for KPERS retirement, dental and health benefits.

How to Apply:  Applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or NWKAAA, PO Box 610, Hays, KS 67601                                   

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EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Full Time
Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
HR
Jun 2, 2021
Jul 19, 2021
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