ELDER ADVOCATE - City of Nampa : Job Details

Nampa ID Job Title: Elder AdvocateHiring Salary: $18.44-$20.30 (DOE)Salary Range: $18.44-$23.81Reports to (Role): Executive DirectorDepartment/Group: Nampa Family Justice Center FLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel Required: As neededPosition Type: Full-TimeBenefits Eligible: YesPERSI Eligible: YesWork Schedule: Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmWE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:•Medical•Dental•Vision•PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution•401k & 457 Retirement Plans•11 Paid Holidays•Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)•Life Insurance with AD&D•Short-Term Disability•Long-Term Disability•Flexible Spending Account•Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings•Wellness Program & Rewards•Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness•Harward Recreation Center Discounts•Other Great Benefits!Every unified team starts with a purpose, and we are a purpose-driven team of service-minded professionals. We are passionate about working shoulder-to-shoulder in partnership with our City Council, citizens, and internal team members to bring the City of Nampa's vision for the future to life. Whether you're looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path forward at the City of Nampa to leave your mark on the legacy we will leave in our city and the world around us.WHAT YOU WILL DORole Statement for Elder Advocate:Advocacy work at the Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) includes multiple elements which include but are not limited to Assisting victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), stalking, child abuse (CA), elder abuse (EA) and sex trafficking (ST) with supportive services. Answering incoming calls, working well with partner agencies, and seeing to the needs and safety of everyone who enters the NFJC building. ROLE SUCCESS PROFILEEssential Functions:•Position entails but not limited to working directly with clients aged 50 and older who may have experienced trauma in domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), child abuse (CA), elder abuse (EA), stalking, and/or human trafficking (HT).•Educates aged 50 and over clients about resources and services that are available and helps them apply for those benefits.•Connect and build a working relationship with senior living facilities and social service agencies, to better help our aged 50 and over clients. •Strives to identify options to sustain the highest level of independence that is safe for each elder. •Provide direct advocacy and support to clients by conducting initial screenings to assess the client's needs and safety, (intake, risk assessment, safety planning) to develop service goals and a plan that assists clients in obtaining and/or refers them to those who can help them obtain appropriate legal, shelter, employment, transportation, financial assistance, counseling, medical and/or mental health services, and other services in keeping with assessed needs and established goals.•Answer incoming calls at NFJC and transfer them to appropriate parties. •Input client data in the data tracking system.•Assist with administrative duties as needed. •Know and adhere to safety protocols for emergencies.•Attend ongoing training and opportunities to understand trauma and the impact it has on victims and to learn more in the fields of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), child abuse (CA), elder abuse (EA), stalking, and sex trafficking (ST).•Attend Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse team meetings. •Maintain ongoing interaction with your supervisor, including articulation of any questions or concerns. •Ensure that all services are maintained following the agency's mission and goals.•Adhere to all NFJC policies, procedures, and safety protocols.•Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Additional Functions:•Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. •Collaborate with and build and maintain positive working relationships with community members and partner agencies.•Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. •Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. •Is punctual and timely in meeting performance requirements, including attendance standards and work deadlines. •Communicates information and states concerns clearly and professionally. •Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others. •Accepts and performs changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed in a timely and effective manner. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:•Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Social Work major or related field preferred. •3 years experience and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Values and enjoys elders. Possesses and exhibits kindness, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude.•Bilingual - Spanish-speaking preferred.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:•Skill in using personal computers and MS Office Suite.•Skill communicating verbally and in writing.•Ability to Reason: Must be able to confront and solve practical issues and problems. These can arise in a variety of situations. Must be able to remain calm in high-risk situations. •Ability to keep immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. •Ability to collaborate with and build and maintain positive working relationships with community members and partner agencies. •Ability to respond to questions and comments courteously and promptly. •Ability to communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of grant-related activities. •Ability to accept and perform changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed in a timely and effective manner. •Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.•Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish department goals.•Ability to make sound judgments and draw valid conclusions.•Ability to maintain effective working relationships.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.EEO STATEMENT:The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This position may close prior to the closing date.Position : 231901 Code : 20240154-2Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALPosting Start : 12/18/2024Posting End : 12/24/2024HOURLY RANGE: $18.44-$23.81