District 189 Recruitment Fair

Hiring Full-time Answers on Aging Specialist

Please encourage anyone you know who might be a good fit to apply.  Resumes and inquiries should be sent to Kristi Hofferber, Director, Collinsville Faith in Action – khofferber@fiacollinsville.org.  Kristi is beginning to schedule interviews, so interested parties should get their resumes to her soon.  Job description is attached.

If applicant prefers, resume can be mailed to Kristi at Collinsville Faith in Action, 233 North Seminary, Collinsville, IL   62234.

ANSWERS ON AGING SPECIALIST – FAITH IN ACTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: 

Under supervision of Director, provide information and assistance in accordance to guidelines, requirements, and standards established through AgeSmart Community Resources.  Services shall be available not only to seniors but also to younger individuals with disabilities.  Paid time off and benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The position of Answers on Aging Specialist will be a full time hourly position.  The Answers on Aging Specialist is expected to work regularly scheduled office hours as agreed with the Director.  The Answers on Aging Specialist is expected to be available occasionally outside regular office hours as needed to speak to community groups, attend senior fairs, or conduct other similar outreach or enrollment events.  Time spent on such events in addition to regular office hours will be paid at the regular hourly rate or time and a half if excess of 40 hours during the given week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Information on Opportunities and Services Available to Individuals Within

Their Communities

1.    Access specific information through the Elderly Services Program, networking, research, websites, etc.

2.    Maintain files including current information on services locally available.

3.    When needed, make follow-up calls or call on behalf of the individual in need of a service.

4.    Respond in a timely manner to all requests made.

5.    Provide in-home appointments for clients when needed.

Assist Seniors and Their Families to Access and/or Enroll in Programs for Which They

are Eligible

1.    Promote Answers on Aging through public speaking, newsletter and newspaper articles, distribution of promotional items, networking with other service providers, etc.

2.    Maintain competence in enrollment procedures and requirements for Medicare Part D,

Benefits Access Program and other publicly funded benefits for seniors.

3.    Advocate for individuals as needed.

Reporting Requirements

1.    Establish and maintain data as required for all reporting requirements to prepare and submit reports on a timely basis.  (Includes, but not limited to, AgeSmart Community Resources, ESP, SHIP, SHAP, and United Way.)

2.    Provide written reports to Director and funders.

OTHER:

1. Work cooperatively with other staff members of Collinsville Faith in Action.
2. Develop and maintain collegial relationships with others who provide services to seniors

and adults with disabilities.

3. Confidentially maintain client records.

Collinsville Faith in Action

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 1.  Knowledge and skill equivalent to completion of four years of college, plus at least

      one year of work experience.  High school education plus six years of work experience,

      including two or more years in a related field, is acceptable.  Volunteer experience may

      be considered toward work experience.

 2.  Active member of local church, synagogue, or faith-based congregation.

 3.  Demonstrated reliability and organization skills.

 4.  Ability to deal patiently, politely, and professionally with seniors, their families and

      caregivers, and others in person and by telephone.

 5.  Ability to make organized, informational presentations and represent the program in the    
      community through public speaking and personal contact.

 6.  Ability to set limits for self within guidelines of the program.

 7.  Computer skills adequate to fulfill requirements of the job.  Includes, but not limited to,

      working knowledge of Word, Website navigation, e-mail and Web-based reporting.

 8.  Ability to function on a professional level with minimal supervision.

 9.  Ability to complete and maintain SHIP certification.

10. Potential to pursue/maintain CIRS-A AIRS certification.

**All jobs with Collinsville Faith in Action require reliable transportation as well as valid and
   current driver’s license and auto insurance (minimum liability coverage of $100,000 per
   individual/$300,000 per accident).

                                                                                                           

To apply, submit the following documents to khofferber@fiacollinsville.org or by mail: Collinsville Faith in Action Attn: Kristi Hofferber 233 N. Seminary Collinsville, IL  62234
 

1.    Cover Letter

2.    Resume

3.    Salary Requirements

                                                                       

05/16/2016

Collinsville Faith in Action

VP Business Development Opportunity

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Job Title:                              VP Business Development                                                         

Reports To:                         CEO (Opportunity to move into the CEO Position)

Manages Others:             Yes    

Industry:                              Engineering, Construction, Consulting and/or Petro-Chemical or Energy

Headquarters:                  St. Louis, Missouri

Companies:                        Four subsidiaries with International Presence – South America & India

Size & Revenues:             100 Employees with under $50 million in revenue

Key Focus Areas:

·         Short and Long-term company growth through planning and execution

·         Business development through sales, budget development and strategy

·         Company name recognition/marketing/trending/future markets

·         Representing Company’s vision, mission and values

List of Key Responsibilities (in descending order of importance):

Short and Long-Term Value/Growth:

·         Leads Company’s efforts (with CEO and the Executive Management Team) to initiate, design, implement and manage strategy related to sales and marketing objectives including:

o    Efficient and profitable pricing strategy

o    Guidelines to submit proposals

o   Analysis of sales results

o   Analysis of marketing initiatives

·         Grows profitability by prioritizing and capturing new customers and growing and maintaining revenues with existing customers

·         Develops and initiates metrically driven sales priorities and tracks within the existing systems

·         Researches marketplace to find potential cooperative ventures and projects that provide an opportunity to market/sell the company’s professional expertise and services and creates an action plan for achieving new business

·         Shares/presents sales/marketing/industry  trends, competitor analysis and opportunities to CEO and Executive Management Team in weekly Executive meetings

·         Participates in financial reviews reporting performance updates and forecasts regarding the Business Development function

·         Provides leadership to the sales organization, and counsel to the management team in implementing business development objectives that reflect business goals

·         Responsible for equitably assigning sales force quotas and ensuring financial objectives are optimally allocated to the team

·         Responsible for creating and maintaining the Business Development budget and operating the budget within approved guidelines

Business Development:

·         In conjunction with executive management, establishes sales objectives, including sales and profit levels, market penetration, market share growth, sales force requirements, marketing programs, initiative/support programs for growth

·         Ensures that a knowledgeable and aggressive sales force is available to efficiently carry out the sales and marketing strategy that has been developed and approved for action, insuring the necessary growth targets are attained

·         Generates new business and maintains existing relationships in the markets and lines of business served by the Company to reach sales goals and objectives

·         Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships

·         Directs, develops and drives sales growth and channels by executing strategic sales and marketing plans

Marketing:

·         Lead efforts to develop innovative proposals, presentations, RFPs, marketing materials and other collateral that represent the Company’s vision, mission and values to attract clients and quality candidates

·         Responsible for the design and contents of the Company’s websites, Social Media and Intranet (Employee Portal).  Ensures information is relevant and current as services evolve

·         Directs marketing team to identify trends/opportunities through analysis and market research

Education, Licenses and/or Experience (Requirements)

·         Minimum of BS degree in Engineering, Marketing or Business Administration, Masters’ degree preferred or executive courses in management

·         10 years’ experience with leadership responsibility in engineering, construction, industrial or service industries

·         Knowledge of  construction and engineering sales path, contracts and RFP processes

·         Experience in business development and marketing

·         Experience successfully managing to metrics and analytics

Competencies:

·         Ability to recognize business trends and position company for success.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication  and presentation skills in various mediums and for diverse audiences

·         Solution oriented approach to problem solving and decision making

·         Keen negotiation skills with demonstrated Sales and Leadership skills

·         Ability to set priorities, manage time and workloads; dependably meet strict deadlines

·         Ability to read, analyze and interpret client policy and contract documents

·         Demonstrated ability to work across cultures

·         Confident can-do attitude and willingness to support stakeholders in effectively doing their jobs

·         High customer service focus

Send all inquiries, resumes and contacts to:

Ms. Bing Depewolf, CEO

TAI-CHI Consulting

2 CityPlace Drive, Suite 200

St. Louis, Missouri 63141

O – 314-750-3323

M – 314-306-1030

Bing.Dempewolf@tai-chiconsulting.com

Or

Mr. Tom Taylor, COO

TAI-CHI Consulting

2 CityPlace Drive, Suite 200

St. Louis, Missouri 63141

O – 314-750-3323

M – 314-600-1910

Tom.Taylor@tai-chiconsulting.com

TAI-CHI Consulting is a Minority-Owned Business Entity (MBE), a Woman-Owned Business Entity (WBE) and Disadvantaged-Owned Business Entity (DBE). TAI-CHI Consulting leadership has a combined 70+ years of corporate experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. TAI-CHI is committed to helping VeteranS transition into the civilian work force. Ms. Bing Dempewolf is CEO of TAI-CHI.