Employment Opportunities

The SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA), a not-for-profit corporation that provides services to older Kansans and persons with disabilities and directs the Ford County Housing Authority, is accepting resumes for a full-time Executive Director to lead the day-by-day operations of the agency. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000. Bachelor's degree required and 7 years of administration or management responsibilities. Must have working knowledge and understanding of budgeting and accounting; knowledge of aging programs, HUD, KDADS, KDOC; and ability to travel and stay overnight. Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 PM, August 19, 2022.

 Promote the agency and programs offered to professionals, older adults, caregivers and persons with disabilities through marketing opportunities and presentations. Develop relevant educational programs to meet community need, enhance outreach and community engagement and in-service trainings for community stakeholders. Coordinate Senior Health Insurance Counselors of Kansas (SHICK) programs, volunteers and events. Minimum qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Education, Human Services, Communication, Marketing or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in education and/or marketing/outreach. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human service with emphasis on working with adults 60+. Intermediate or advanced computer skills needed in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Access. Valid State of Kansas driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.  Full-time. Hourly Wage: $16.98.

 Thank you for your interest and consideration of the Sedgwick County organization. Please visit our career site, careers.sedgwickcounty.org (Vacancy #7327), to create a candidate profile, sign up for job alerts and apply for positions. 

  Complete assessments and provide case management services to persons 60 years of age and older residing in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey Counties requesting Older Americans Act (OAA), short-term In-Home and/or Nutrition services organization; Complete functional assessment and reassessments for consumers requesting service; Provide Care Management to consumers; and  Schedule, complete assignments and documentation with in required deadline. 

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, or Counseling. Minimum of one (1) year experience in the geriatric services field. Minimum of one (1) year of Case Management experience. Valid State of Kansas driver s license and proof of automobile insurance. Full-time. Hourly wage: $17.82

Please visit our career site, careers.sedgwickcounty.org (Vacancy #7350), to create a candidate profile, sign up for job alerts and apply for positions. 

  Provide program oversight and coordination of transition focused services for older adults and individuals with disabilities seeking transition from nursing facilities to the community. This includes provision of options counseling for all referrals to ensure comprehensive discussion of individual’s unique situation, resources and goals. Transition services includes determination of eligibility, Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screening and coordination of referral and access to services available. Provide referrals to core service providers including community services, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) staff, Assistive Technology of Kansas (ATK), Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC), housing providers and others as needed. Responsible for tracking client data, expenditures, service provision and outcomes. Ensure that budget is tracked and services are provided within the program guidelines and funding allocated.  Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social work, gerontology, psychology or related field. Two years of experience in social services field focused on working with older adults and individuals with physical disabilities. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid State of Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Full-time. Hourly wage: $19.64

Please visit our career site, careers.sedgwickcounty.org (Vacancy #7482), to create a candidate profile, sign up for job alerts and apply for positions. 

   Perform general informational duties in the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Provide assistance and information to the general public and professionals via telephone and email regarding programs and resources available to people of all ages and abilities. Provide immediate answers and route to appropriate individuals when necessary. Employee utilizes extensive knowledge of Medicaid programs with considerable knowledge in the areas of aging, physical disabilities (PD), and brain injury (BI) services and programs to assist callers with their needs. Employee will specialize in providing statewide COVID-19 Vaccination information and referrals and assist with incoming statewide Adult Protective Services (APS) COVID-19 Response Service referrals. Staff will also provide information on other resources and topics including developmental disability and mental health services. Resource Center staff resolve problems efficiently and refer callers in need of more extensive information/service to the appropriate contact. Minimum requirements:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Sociology, Psychology, Public and/or Community Health Services or related degree. Minimum of two (2) years’ of experience in data entry. Minimum of two (2) years’ customer service experience in the field of aging, physical disabilities (PD), and/or intellectual/ developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Intermediate or advanced computer skills needed in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.  Full-time. Hourly wage: $15.40

Please visit our career site, careers.sedgwickcounty.org (Vacancy 7526), to create a candidate profile, sign up for job alerts and apply for positions.