Care Coordinator - Older Adults
Job description
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore provides a variety of concierge, volunteer and professional services and socialization for adults (50+) in our community. The Village model enables members to enjoy life in their own homes through the concept of neighbors helping neighbors. While the Village is not a physical place, it is a network allowing individuals to get the most from their community at any stage of life. We are currently seeking a full-time Care Coordinator to join our team.
The Village Care Coordinator (VCC) at JFS, coordinates resources and services in response to individual client needs; organizing activities and complex planning in a high pace environment. The VCC is an active participating member of an interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The VCC acts as a consultant to the clinical team, other agency staff members, and community partners. The VCC participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives and is committed to working with all consumers regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.
- Outreach community based position that provides connection to services and in home support.
- Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources and any paperwork assistance needed including but not limited to entitlements, insurance or housing recertification.
- Continual assessment and intervention of any mental health, physical or cognitive decline.
- Facilitate any coordination needed with other providers and/or family members to/from hospital, rehab or long-term care facilities.
- Develops wellness and social activities to support the needs of older adults including virtual, as needed.
- Refers to vetted service partners and community resources and develops relationships with outside organizations to enhance service delivery to consumers.
- Identifies, collaborates with, and helps develop consumers network of support to best support them.
Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or related field.
Experience – Preferably at least one year of work in human services field working with older adults.
JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,570.00 - $40,070.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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