Information & Referral Specialist - Wheaton, United States - County of DuPage, CO

County of DuPage, CO Wheaton, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Salary : $48,204.00 Annually

Location : Wheaton, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department: Community Services Department

Opening Date: 02/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Information & Referral Specialist within DuPage County's Department of Community Services. The position supports the department's call center in the area of social service by responding to requests for assistance in gathering, analyzing and evaluating data relating to needs, and determining appropriate referrals.

This position is grant funded.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities Include:

Assists individuals in focusing on particular needs, and with identifying problems
Screens clients either by phone or in person for eligibility for programs or services offered and completes calls
Answers and returns calls on multiple phone lines, including 211 and a comprehensive information & referral line
Completes intakes with call-in and walk-in clients by gathering demographic, income, assets and needs information
Enters demographics intothe appropriate database
Assists clients with the completion of applications and related documentation required for services
Provides advocacy and short term crisis intervention for persons in extreme states of stress and refers them to appropriate resources
Mails, texts or emails resource information when needed and follows up with individuals and/or referral agency to assure client needs are met
Conducts inquiries and basic research to determine if unknown types of services are available
Compiles data on the number of calls, follow-up calls, source of referrals and tabulates required reports for review by supervisor
Prepares and presents public information material, educational workshops and represents the unit with service providers
Attend meetings and programs related to relevant social service programs the County supports
Performs community outreach in the form of public speaking and conducting educational workshops

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

Completion of an Associate's Degree
Two (2) years of experience in call center, customer service, crisis intervention, information and referral or social services role
Must obtain an Inform USA (formerly AIRS) Certification, timeframe for obtaining certification is dependent on education level and prior Information & Referral experience
Must obtain a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) certification within one (1) year of hire

A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A general office environment with a moderate noise level, to include some travel to an off-site facility or building in all weather conditions.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

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Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.

Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution
Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution
High School Diploma or GED
None of the above

02

If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)

03

Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for.

5 or more years of relevant experience
4 years of relevant experience
3 years of relevant experience
2years of relevant experience
1 year of relevant experience
Less than 1 year or No experience

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Please briefly describe your work experience relating to a call center environment, customer service, crisis intervention, information & referral or other social services roles. (Do not enter See Resume)

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Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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