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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Community Needs Assessor in Yakima, Washington
Job Details Job Location Yakima - West - Yakima, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Description Wage: $24.00 - $29.00 hourly Scheduled Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm Benefits * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: The Community Needs Assessor will be responsible for conducting in-home needs assessments for area seniors and disabled throughout Catholic Charities service areas in designated Counties in Central Washington. The Assessor will work collaboratively with all Catholic Charities Senior Services programs and other agency services to ensure wrap-around services are provided. Responsibilities: Deliver quality direct services within one or more Senior Service Program Complete client intakes and conduct in-home client assessments throughout Central WA as appropriate to ensure client meets priority population for services within the designated program Develop and implement group projects on-site in collaboration with Senior Services Specialists Ensure volunteers accurately complete log for hours of services and mileage if appropriate Maintain confidentiality according to program and professional standards Maintain continued quality improvement to increase service delivery and ensure client needs are met Provide leadership for volunteer group projects with local communities Lead volunteer teams, particularly focusing on ramp building, yard clean up and weatherizing projects (including wood provision and distribution), while ensuring efficient coordination and project completion Organize and manage ramp project inspections, including purchasing, payment, and transportation of materials required for ramp construction Work collaboratively with the Volunteer Recruitment Specialist to engage volunteer groups; oversee volunteer groups with appropriate permitting and compliance Assist in recruiting and supervise diverse volunteer groups such as school groups, clubs, businesses, and other community partners for volunteer projects. Act as the lead for these projects, providing training, overseeing tasks, and ensuring proper documentation. Oversee large yard clean-up projects, including the ability to operate a truck with a trailer to transport waste materials to disposal sites Knowledgeable about ADA compliance regulations and county-specific building rules for ramp construction and obtaining necessary permits Complete documentation and data collection on all services provided Maintain accurate and appropriate records on clients, volunteers, and services provided according to grant and program requirements Submit personal timesheet, expense requests, and reports in a timely manner Monitor volunteer group/client matches to ensure service was provided as requested Provide Grant and Data Specialist information on volunteer hours required for billing Participate in supervision and team meetings Participate in supervision of the Senior Services Lead Participate in Senior Services meetings Participate in an annual performance evaluation according to the agency guidelines and set goals for individual and team performance Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements: The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without rea