Loan Closet Specialist (Contingent Professional)

This position would be knowledgeable of assistive technology including durable medical equipment. Serves the general public and provides consumers and caregivers with information to assist them in making informed choices about services needed.  Counsels them on options available, services and programs that may be suitable for their particular needs and financial circumstances. Identifies at-risk consumers, their needs, and counsels them and their caregivers on appropriate services and programs.  Where appropriate, refers consumers to local, State and National programs for and obtaining benefits and provides follow-up.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$16.00 - $23.00Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledgeable about all direct service functions of the Loan Closet. Assists with services including consumer intake and application process, matching device to consumer, training on equipment, delivery and consumer follow-up.

Assists with all program operations including cleaning, storage, device tracking, and donations.

Responsible for opening and closing center as needed and provides back-up for other staff as needed.

Along with the Loan Closet team assures appropriate staff coverage for center during business hours.

Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities
 
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 
Understanding of private and public Aging and Disability resources.
 
Knowledge of durable medical equipment and basic wheelchair assessment.
 
Healthcare Background and/or Licensed Healthcare professional. 
 
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office related programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment usually moderate due to volume of activity and noise of sanitization equipment – protective equipment is provided in the form of ear plugs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 
 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Maryland Class C Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.

Salary : $15 - $38