Osceola County, MI

Part-Time up to 29 hrs per week (Non-Exempt)
Wage:  $12.72 - $13.48 per Hour DOQ (Level 3)

DESCRIPTION:  Under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, the Meal Site Coordinator organizes the meal site for the senior citizens of Osceola County, including set-up and break down of eating area, planning activities, utilizing volunteers and distribution and clean-up of congregate meals.

• Implements and operates a congregate meal site.
• Assists with the delivery of meals for congregate sites and packages meals for the Home Delivered Meals Program.
• Plans and coordinates adult education and nutrition activities.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Manages portion control, temperature and time control for food.
• Maintains cleanliness of the dining area or any area used during meal site.  
• Maintains daily paper work, donation deposits and participant records as required by our funding contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED.   Prefer some advanced coursework in food service, nutrition, or related areas.

Experience: Preferred two (2) years of experience in activities and working with seniors.  

The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear and view and create written documents.  The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate vibrating machinery, use hand tools, etc. and operate motorized equipment.  The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance.  Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical equipment and items found in an institutional kitchen setting with ovens, freezers, blenders, steamer and various other pieces of kitchen equipment with exposure to hot stoves, hot trays of food, hot water and steam, as well as frozen foods, sharp knives and other utensils, and chemical cleaning products.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud.

Interested applicants should send a resume to Director Justin Halladay, Osceola County Commission on Aging, 732 W. 7^th St., P.O. Box 594, Evart, MI  49631.  Position open until filled.  EOE

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DESCRIPTION:  Under the supervision of the Services Coordinator, provides homemaking services designed to assist seniors in the performing of routine household activities to maintain an adequate living environment for the client.  Services include, but are not limited to, Respite Care and Light Homemaking.  Flexible schedule with no weekends.  Limited benefits including sick time available.  Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate provided. 

This position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  The examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform, such as:   

• Assists with light homemaking such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, making beds, laundry and maintaining a safe environment. 
• Utilizes observation, reporting and recording skills. 
• Complies with HIPAA.
• Competent in allowing the client to be as independent as possible, taking into consideration his/her limitations. 
• Adheres to monthly calendar as supplied by Services Coordinator.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Ability to manage day to day operations with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma or GED.  Experience working with seniors preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in the field.  The employee may be required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes.  The employee must be mobile in the field, able to stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 15 lbs. without assistance.  Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

Interested applicants should send a resume to Director Justin Halladay, Osceola County Commission on Aging, 732 W. 7^th St., P.O. Box 594, Evart, MI  49631.  Positions open until filled.  EOE

Paramedic
Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Salary:  $45,609 - $49,686 (DOQ)

DESCRIPTION:  Under the supervision of the Emergency Medical Services Director or their designee serves as part of a professional medical crew responsible for initial patient assessment and treatment in emergent and non-emergent pre-hospital patient care situations.  Must be able to perform life-saving functions without the resources that are normally available in the “in-house” setting.  Must act appropriately using his/her own discretion to maintain control and organization of pre-hospital scenes while following written/verbal Medical Control protocols/orders.  Performs initial and on-going assessment of each patient.  Collects data on patients for making accurate diagnosis and implements appropriate medical protocols.  Collects data as well as for billing purposes.  Collaborates with other health care professionals and participates in educational processes.    

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Michigan Paramedic Licensure
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• Trauma Life Support Certification

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work in collaboration with all segments of the population, both private and public.
• Maintain positive relationships within E.M.S. field.
• Respect the needs and rights of co-workers, patients and the public.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Possess a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.

Interested applicants should send a resume and/or completed application to Jeremy Beebe, Osceola E.M.S. Director, 306 N. Patterson Road, Reed City, MI 49677. Position open until filled.  EOE

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Jail Corrections Officer
Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Wage:  $15.46 - $16.40 per Hour DOQ (Level 7)

Road Patrol Deputy
Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Wage:  $19.38 - $22.65/hr. based on Years of Experience

DESCRIPTION:  The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Road Patrol Deputy.  The Patrol Division of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will provide the citizens of Osceola County with response capabilities and preventative patrols 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the purpose of creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all people within the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Respond to and render assistance to individuals who are in physical danger. 
• Respond to and/or locate and identify criminal offenses and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders.
• Answer requests for service as quickly as possible, utilizing available personnel in the most efficient manner according to Policy and Procedure.
• Preserve and promote civil order within the community.
• Through traffic enforcement and traffic control activities, facilitate the safe movement of vehicles and people within Osceola County.
• Transportation of inmates to and from the Osceola County Jail.
• Service of civil papers i.e. subpoenas, PPO’s, etc.
• Complete incident reports on all complaints handled.
• He/she is also responsible for keeping stats on their activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be an M.C.O.L.E.S. certified/certifiable law enforcement officer who has completed the basic police academy training.   Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean criminal record with no felony convictions.  Must have a valid Michigan operator’s license. 

Application should be sent with a resume, cover letter and copy of M.C.O.L.E.S. certification of eligibility to the Sheriff’s Office, 325 W. Upton Avenue, Reed City, MI  49677.  Position open until filled.  EOE