How to hire an older worker specialist

How to hire an older worker specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step older worker specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an older worker specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new older worker specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The older worker specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An older worker specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, older workers specialist from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of older workers specialist.

   Type of Older Worker Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Older Worker Specialist	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$14-48
   Corporate Trainer	A corporate trainer is someone who essentially works as a teacher in a corporate setting. Daily duties include training employees with new company systems, skills, and strategies... Show more	$19-39
   Team Trainer	A team trainer is responsible for developing the skills of employees by implementing new strategies and techniques to increase operational efficiency and maximize productivity. Team trainers conduct skill-up training sessions, adhering to the business' and clients' needs, and provide engaging and interactive discussions for the participants, evaluating their progress through a series of activities and practical applications... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Social Security
   • Phone Calls
   • Medicaid
   • CMS
   • Assistance Program
   • Child Care
   • Community Resources
   • Social Services
   • Windows
   • Injury Prevention
   • Mental Health
   • Community Events
   • Developmental Disabilities

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   Responsibilities:

   • Recruit, manage and motivate volunteers in public education, professional education, service and rehabilitation and tobacco control programs.
   • Conduct group orientations and trainings TANF clients.
   • Investigate provider complaints to determine Medicaid contractor compliance with contracts, certification requirements, law, regulations, policies and procedures.
   • Conduct routine monitoring/review of HIV/AIDS cases, medical treatments/progress and clinical trials participation.

   More older worker specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your older worker specialist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An older worker specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an older worker specialist in South Carolina may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level older worker specialist usually earns less than a senior-level older worker specialist. Additionally, an older worker specialist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average older worker specialist salary

   $56,170yearly

   $27.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level older worker specialist salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average older worker specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$92,694	$45
   2	New York	$77,537	$37
   3	Connecticut	$76,257	$37
   4	Illinois	$70,386	$34
   5	Massachusetts	$69,730	$34
   6	Virginia	$68,999	$33
   7	Michigan	$64,027	$31
   8	California	$62,415	$30
   9	North Carolina	$61,732	$30
   10	Nevada	$58,759	$28
   11	Pennsylvania	$58,711	$28
   12	Washington	$58,382	$28
   13	Ohio	$57,726	$28
   14	Minnesota	$57,443	$28
   15	Indiana	$55,662	$27
   16	Texas	$55,343	$27
   17	Oregon	$50,361	$24
   18	Louisiana	$50,315	$24
   19	Georgia	$49,265	$24
   20	Wisconsin	$48,210	$23

   Average older worker specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$127,514	$61.30	2
   2	Aetna	$107,895	$51.87
   3	Citrix	$103,027	$49.53
   4	Barnes Group	$97,986	$47.11	1
   5	Altair	$92,960	$44.69
   6	Duke Energy	$91,743	$44.11	9
   7	Cigna	$90,451	$43.49
   8	Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$77,427	$37.22
   9	CARE	$74,423	$35.78	4
   10	Caterpillar	$67,946	$32.67	3
   11	PMA Companies	$67,392	$32.40
   12	Minnesota State Fair	$53,330	$25.64	23
   13	Innisfree	$52,039	$25.02
   14	Americorps	$51,968	$24.98	20
   15	Oregon Health & Science University	$49,586	$23.84	12
   16	University of Iowa Center for Advancement	$47,103	$22.65	33
   17	Res-Care Premier	$46,488	$22.35	33
   18	ACC Senior Services	$44,585	$21.44
   19	AdventHealth	$42,617	$20.49	27
   20	Community College of Philadelphia	$40,951	$19.69

4. Writing an older worker specialist job description

   An older worker specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an older worker specialist job description:

   Older worker specialist job description example

   The Help Group is seeking a high energy, attention to detail, well organized full-time Work Experience Specialist to cover the Sherman Oaks area! Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and most comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children and adults with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems.

   This program offers an enriched curriculum that also includes vocational assessments, career awareness and exploration, pre-employment skills training and work experiences to adults with disabilities.

   
   

   
   

   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

   • B.A. degree, CBEST, and experience in special education, vocational rehabilitation, psychology or related field desired.
   • Experience and ability to work well with high school students. or young adults, with special needs to autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and/or emotional/behavioral challenges
   • Ability to collaborate with school personnel and coordinate, develop and oversee elements of the Workability and We Can Work programs
   • Ability to develop paid and unpaid jobs off campus with community employers.
   • Must be able to work Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM.
   • Ability to attend meetings in the Sherman Oaks office as needed

   EXCITING RESPONSIBILITIE

   • Provide coordination and oversight of elements of the Workability 1 and We Can Work programs
   • Work collaboratively with school principals, teachers and the Vocational Director, to ensure that the Workability 1 and We Can Work programs are designed and meet the goal and expectations of the funders.
   • Ensure that all necessary Workability 1 and We Can Work documentation, data collection, records, data entry files, and reports are proper, timely, and in compliance with program requirements
     

   The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities , a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:

   • 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
   • 403b Retirement Plan
   • Flexible Spending Account

   
   

   Vocation / high school students / young adults / schools / employment
   

   
   

   We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
   

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5. Post your job

   To find older workers specialist for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any older workers specialist they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level older workers specialist with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your older worker specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit older worker specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit older workers specialist, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new older worker specialist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the older worker specialist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new older worker specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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