Resource Liaison

Resource Liaison

Churchill County is currently recruiting for a Resource Liaison for the community. The person in this position will perform outreach services to members of the community to help them find services they need. This outreach involves going out to various locations in the community to locate and meet with clients. You would interview clients and obtain information, verify the accuracy information, align clients' needs with available resources, assist the clients in filling out applications and other paperwork, and other related duties.

This is a grant-funded position - continued employment in the position is contingent on continued receipt of grant funding, which has a fairly stable funding source. As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $7.28/hour or $15,100 annually).

In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.19/hour or $2,470 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of annual leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month).

These employees also receive 8 hours for pay for 12 paid holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience in secretarial or general office support work which has included dealing with the public and populations from different socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must obtain Community Health Worker Certification within six months of hire. Knowledge of:
Basic terminology and concepts related to the provision social services. Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials. Record keeping principles and practices. Business arithmetic. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Computer applications related to the work, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Skill in:
Interviewing and investigating to gain necessary information and determine potential eligibility for programs. Understanding and following oral and written directions. Understanding, applying and explaining applicable standards, regulations, and procedures. Making accurate arithmetic calculations. Maintaining accurate records and files related to work performed. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team, department, or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Speaking English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone. Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained. Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Using…