TARCOG is taking a new approach to hiring in DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall counties to better serve older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Executive Director Michelle Gilliam Jordan says a Tri-County Career Fair is planned throughout the month of June to recruit candidates for case manager positions who want to work where they live. The events will also welcome older adults ages 55 and up who are interested in the agency’s senior employment program.
“We want to make the most out of the onsite opportunities in Jackson, Marshall and DeKalb counties,” Michelle says. “We’re looking for case managers who are interested in teleworking with our Medicaid Waiver program without the commute to Huntsville every day.”
Michelle says TARCOG is looking for an easier path for case managers to reach clients in some of the agency’s far-reaching counties because of the Area Agency on Aging’s continual growth.
“By providing an opportunity to work in proximity to where they live, we hope we can attract dynamic individuals who value service, initiative, accountability, and transparent communication,” she added.
Case managers are responsible for implementing the Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services Program within the TARCOG region in accordance with Medicaid Waiver guidelines. Duties include client assessments, annual redeterminations, home visits to monitor services and assess client needs, verification of contractor billing, and completion of daily service logs.
When and where?
Human Resources Manager Melonie Gurley says screenings and interviews will be held between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the following locations and dates:
- Jackson County — Thursday, June 4 — Impact Learning Center, 23123 John T. Reid Parkway, Scottsboro
- Marshall County — Thursday, June 11 — Guntersville City Hall, 340 Blount Ave., Guntersville
- DeKalb County — Thursday, June 25 — Northeast Alabama Community College Entrepreneurial Center, 246 McCurdy Ave. N., Rainsville
Case manager candidates can expect to spend up to three hours at the event. Those who complete an online application ahead of their hiring event date may go through screenings and up to two rounds of interviews for a potential same-day hiring decision. Candidates may also attend the Career Fair with a copy of their resume.
Older adult employment
Michelle says the other part of the hiring event is for those ages 55 and older who are looking to learn new job skills through TARCOG’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).
The SCSEP program provides paid job training opportunities where individuals can learn new skills or enhance existing ones, with the ultimate goal of securing permanent employment. Participants can remain in the program for up to four years.
To qualify, applicants must be 55 or older, unemployed, and have a monthly income under 125 percent of the national poverty level. This year, the income threshold is $19,562.50 for one person or $26,437.50 for a family of two. However, other factors may affect eligibility. For example, disability income is not counted as income for the senior employment program.
Job placements are with public agencies or nonprofit organizations throughout the region. Michelle says individuals interested in participating in the senior employment program should attend the event closest to them or call 256-830-0818.
