Aging Life Care Manager

Company: Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Bost
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you an experienced elder care professional looking to work with older adults and their families navigating challenging life transitions? Do you want to join an organization with a great reputation for aging life care management, competitive pay and benefits, and supportive colleagues and managers?Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston invites you to apply for our position of Aging Life Care Manager.HIGHLIGHTSHybrid work environment between field visits and Waltham officeRequirements: relevant experience working with older adults in a clinical, social work, or therapeutic settingCompetitive benefits, work-life balance, and professional development availableABOUT THE ROLEThe Aging Life Care Manager is a role for an experienced elder care professional looking to join a trusted organization where older adults and their families get the customized services they need. Your workday will include:Evaluating the strengths and needs of older adults and adults living with chronic illnessesEducating clients and their families/care partners about options and resourcesCreating and managing client-centered plans of care and adapting plans as neededFacilitating client and family/care team meetings and relationshipsBuilding relationships with community service providers and elder-care professionalsDocumenting care plans and care managementThe role comes with the following benefits:Best-in field paid time off, including 22 days of vacation time, national and Jewish holidaysMileage reimbursementImmediate eligibility for insurance and benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision PlansLife InsurancePet Insurance403b Retirement PlansDisability, Critical Illness, and Accident InsurancePositions operate on a hybrid model of work from our Waltham office and field visits.ABOUT YOUIdeal candidates for the role of Care Manager bring a mix of clinical expertise, common sense, and flexibility to meet the needs of clients no matter their particular life circumstances.A successful candidate is:Keenly aware of the cognitive, physical, mental, and emotional capacities of older adultsFlexible and able to manage both ongoing care processes and unexpected challengesDeeply familiar with community resources, entitlements, and health insurance options and requirementsAn empathic listener that is able to create trusting relationships with clients and familiesEnthusiastic about a collaborative professional environmentRequirements include:Meaningful prior experience working with older adults in a clinical setting. Examples include, but are not limited to, social work, allied health fields, nursing, gerontology and dementia careProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and OutlookExcellent teamwork, communication, listening, leadership, and instruction skillsA valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicleABOUT THE PROCESSApplying for the position of Care Manager Your Elder Experts has the following requirements:A current resumeA cover letter explaining how your unique experience fits the positionIf you are selected for consideration, the hiring process could include:An initial phone screenAn in-person interview with the director and potentially other team membersAdditional hiring requirements as neededABOUT USFor more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.Our work is guided by core tenets of faith and commitment'not by bureaucratic processes or a desire to maximize profits. Our goal is to improve lives and improve the world'which is part of what makes JF& CS a special place.We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promoting from within.JF& CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.

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