POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Aging Information Center Manager, the Caregiver Support
Specialist/Options Counselor‘s role is to empower older adults, persons with
disabilities, and caregivers to be in control of their personal options,
planning, and decisions for long-term care by providing direct services
through our Options Counseling and Family Caregiver Support Programs.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
1. Provide information, resource counseling, referrals, education, training,
and support to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their family
caregivers within the parameters of the Options Counseling and Family Caregiver
Support programs, as well as meet documentation, regulatory guidelines, and
reporting as requested by EOEA and Minuteman.
2. Meet with consumers in a variety of settings including their home, rehab,
the hospital, our office or other location of their choice.
3. Represent Minuteman through outreach efforts and other meetings, community
events and partnerships, as needed, at the request of the Aging Information
Manager.
4. Educate consumers and family caregivers by offering group presentations
using pre existing or newly created curriculum including evidence based
programs for caregivers such as Powerful Tools for Caregivers.
5. Provide assistance and back up for Aging Information Programs including
intakes for Minuteman Senior Services Programs.
6. Work as team member with staff from other Minuteman programs to coordinate
care and resources for consumers.
7. Input all consumer data in the Harmony Database for measurable outcomes, as
well as provide updates, as requested, to Aging Information Center Manager,
Executive Director, and other agency staff and Board as needed.
8. Participate in ongoing professional trainings and supervision to maintain
and enhance skills to best meet the needs of consumers and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)/Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree
preferred in social work or related field plus 3+ years’ experience working
with older adults, caregivers, families, and persons with disabilities.
Experience working with individuals with dementia preferred
• Working knowledge of community resources, entitlements and the Massachusetts
Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) system is a plus.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Good presentation skills and professional appearance necessary.
• Must be comfortable working in various settings
• Candidate must be flexible, assertive, and a motivated, organized
self-starter.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• A reliable car, current driver’s license and safe driving record required.
To apply:
http://www.minutemansenior.org/join-our-team/employment
