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Westmoreland County Community College Coordinator/PA MEDI Volunteer Services (Casual Part-Time-Grant Funded) in Youngwood, Pennsylvania
This position is responsible to for recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers for the PA MEDI (Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight) Program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plan and provide training to PA MEDI volunteers on a regular and on-going basis.
- Provide support, education, and guidance to PA MEDI volunteers.
- Serve as back-up for the Coordinator/PA MEDI to answer Medicare counseling calls and necessary tracking.
- Review and track volunteer hours, MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act) services and outreach for reporting (Monthly and Quarterly).
- Partner with local organizations and businesses to speak with future retirees regarding Medicare benefits.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations and provide speaker services to promote the PA MEDI program and maintain a regular schedule with senior sites and highrise locations.
- Assist with recruiting, screening, overseeing, and training volunteers to serve as PA MEDI counselors.
- Assist with providing support, education, and guidance to PA MEDI volunteers.
- Oversee volunteer training, scheduling and promotion of Medicare 101 classes, comparison events, health fairs, etc.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Area Agency of Aging of Westmoreland County and the PA Department of Aging.
- Enter data into state reporting sites.
- Collect, maintain and analyze program statistics.
- Attend trainings and meetings required by the PA Department of Aging, including state conferences. Share updated
- Medicare and State information with the PA MEDI volunteers.
- Attend training for Long Term Care Insurance.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Travel to senior sites and event locations as needed.
- Assist with PA MEDI and program promotional events.
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
- Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
- Serve as a member of President's Council.
- Advocate for the College and PA MEDI Programs at community events.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
- Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
- Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to independently make decisions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
- Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree in a related field required
EXPERIENCE
- 1-3 years of related work experience is required.
- Prior work experience with Medicare is preferred.
- Related work experience in higher education is preferred.
LICENSE
- Valid driver's license required
CLEARANCES The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
- PA Child History clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
- Repetitive finger/hand movements
- Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Occasional bending
AUDIBLE DEMANDS
- Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
VISUAL DEMANDS
- Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
- Reading and prep ring documents, reports, presentations, etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
HAZARDS
Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.
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