Position: OUTREACH SPECIALIST: Responsible for outreach, communication, and networking with long-term care facilities, human services agencies, caregivers and community members, and other entities about home and community-based care options for an elderly and disabled adult population in a nine-county region. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously. Must have experience with, and/or willingness to conduct, speaking engagements, including virtual and in-person presentations as well as engagements via television and radio. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and Zoom are a must. Knowledge of long-term care supports and services helpful. Bachelor of Social Work or Human Services degree required. Travel required in a nine-county region, with Kent County base. The candidate must have the ability to work from home with high-speed internet.
Full-time position. Starting salary range $47,000 to $51,000 with excellent benefits package. Send COVER LETTER and RESUME to Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, 3215 Eaglecrest Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or to Employment@aaawm.org by April 19th, 2021. EOE
