AmeriCorps Seniors Recruitment and Compliance Specialist

This is a Return Utah program position. See the eligibility criteria for the program below. For those who are not eligible for the Return Utah program, but are interested in this position, please

Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism Position

Title: AmeriCorps Seniors Recruitment and Compliance Specialist

Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $21 - $23/hour, depending on experience

Location: Statewide (counties covered by UServeUtah include: Salt Lake, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Emery, Grand, Juab, Millard, Piute, Rich, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Wasatch and Wayne); frequent coordination required in Salt Lake County)

Return Utah

The Return Utah program is a formal career reentry program, designated for Utahns reentering the workforce after a career break. The program is tied to the state job you are applying for meaning that along with a new role and traditional on-the-job training, candidates hired will receive 16 weeks of transitional support (which includes an office technology review, coaching, career development opportunities, mentorship, networking opportunities and job market readiness training).

To be eligible for Return Utah, candidates must:

• Have prior professional/life experience and/or qualifying skills suitable for the job's functional area of interest and,
• A career break of one year or more at the time of application or,
• Confirm military affiliation (as a service member, veteran, spouse or partner) or,
• Be underemployed at the time of application.

This is a long-term, Time-Limited (TL) 1-year temporary position that extends beyond the 16-week Return Utah program with the potential to be extended depending on funding.

Position Summary

UServeUtah is seeking an AmeriCorps Seniors Recruitment and Compliance Specialist. This individual will be responsible for recruiting Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers for UServeUtah AmeriCorps Seniors programs. The selected individual will be responsible for supporting recruited volunteers through the application, enrollment process, and onboarding. The specialist will also support UServeUtah's AmeriCorps Seniors programs by engaging in program compliance (e.g. site visits and volunteer interviews). The specialist will need to develop a solid understanding of the AmeriCorps Seniors federal regulations. The specialist will cover a wide range of communities throughout the state of Utah. The specialist will be a key member of the entire UServeUtah AmeriCorps Seniors team as the first point of contact for interested volunteers.

Principal Duties

As the AmeriCorps Seniors Recruitment and Compliance Specialist you will:

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract eligible older adult volunteers
• Conduct outreach activities in communities throughout the service area, including tabling at events, hosting informational sessions, and organic community interactions
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners such as senior centers, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit organizations
• Manage the application process by helping interested and eligible volunteers complete an online application, go through the fingerprinting process, and submit all necessary documentation
• Screen and interview potential volunteers to assess their qualifications, interest, and ability to serve impactfully
• Train volunteers on the computer program they will use to complete timesheets and provide follow-up support as needed
• Conduct compliance monitoring visits to Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion stations
• Follow-up with volunteers to ensure they are following program regulations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone with:

• Passion for connecting with older adults and getting to know them and their interests
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in an independent and responsible manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to various locations throughout the state (from Cache County to San Juan County, with most time spent in Salt Lake County)

Preferences

Preference may be given to those with experience working with AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps Seniors programs.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position will be brought in as a Program Specialist I with a salary range of $20.36 to $34.98 with the possibility of a promotion to a Program Specialist II with a salary range of $24.60 to $36.94. Employee will be hired for this position as a Program Specialist I, $21-$23 starting wage an hour, depending on experience. Why you should join our team

The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement isn't just another state agency. The programs we manage and the services we provide are the heart and soul of Utah. By working with local arts agencies, historical societies, volunteer organizations, libraries, museums, and other state and federal agencies, as well as the state's many indigenous and minority groups, the professionals in our department improve the lives of individuals and communities throughout Utah.

The department provides a fast paced, collaborative, and energetic work environment that supports employees in balancing work and home life. We actively encourage flexible work schedules and telecommuting options where it makes sense.

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.