Resource Specialist

Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Resource Specialist position with Missoula Aging Services, a premier employer, in beautiful Missoula, Montana. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on our Resource Center Team. The starting wage for this non-exempt, fully benefited position is $21.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Enjoy having your nights and weekends available to do what you like!

The Resource Center Team hours are Monday through Friday between 8 AM to 5 PM. Occasional use of a personal vehicle and travel within the Missoula community and surrounding area is required. You must maintain a valid MT driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by MT state law.

Instant job satisfaction in knowing your work is making someone’s day better. Resource Specialists perform varied professional tasks designed to link people with resources to meet their needs. These activities include providing quality internal and external customer service, answering and routing calls, as well as scheduling and conducting appointments to provide information about human services. Resource Specialists will assist with accessing services when necessary and advocate for older adults and people with disabilities.

Additionally, candidates shall have:

The preferred knowledge, skills and abilities described above are typically acquired through the completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., human services, social work, psychology, nursing, gerontology) and two (2) years of relevant experience OR a suitable combination of education and experience. Volunteer work may be considered in evaluating work experience. Experience working independent of direct supervision and in the community, experience working with plans, policies, and procedures of an organization, and following regulations of local, state, and federal agencies preferred.

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. For more information or to apply directly:
Visit the Missoula Aging Services website - missoulaagingservices.org — Click on “About Us - Careers” (top of page). Submit your cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Missoula Aging Services is part of Missoula County’s benefits plan, providing excellent health, dental, vision, group life & long-term disability insurance (available first of the month following 60 days after hire).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Paid Extended Leave
• Retirement (with employer contributions after one year of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HRA/Flex
• Wellness Plan
• Flexible Scheduling

Missoula Aging Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Please advise us if accommodation is needed to participate in the…