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Company Name : Island Senior Resources
Location : Washington State
Position : Aging & Disability Resources Specialist
Job Description : To view full job description and apply, please visit: https://senior-resources.org/employment/
Full-time position assisting older adults, adults with disabilities, adults with functional impairments, and those who care for them to identify, understand, and effectively access available resources to help individuals maintain independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, postponing, reducing, or eliminating the need for institutional care. Specialists provide outreach, information, and assistance on services, products, opportunities, and resources that support the needs and goals of clients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Provide information to individuals, families, or groups
a. Respond to all client inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner.
b. Provide impartial and accurate information on the services, products, and/or community
resources available to clients.
c. Promote autonomy and independence. Encourage each client to make informed decisions regarding their care and services.
* Screening and Assessment
a. Conduct intake interviews to screen clients for services. Client interviews may be conducted via telephone, office visit, and home visit.
b. Assess client needs, abilities, income, and resources.
c. Evaluate clients’ cognitive, behavioral, and functional abilities to determine need for support.
* Referrals (based on needs and eligibility)
a. Make crisis/mental health referrals for clients who appear to have serious mental health concerns which may need immediate attention.
b. Makes Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals as necessary.
c. Facilitate referrals for long term care or other services as appropriate.
* Assistance
a. Provide consultation, assistance, coordination, advocacy and support to ensure that clients are able to acquire the services or care they need.
b. Provide timely follow-up with clients to ensure that needs are met and problems are resolved.
c. Evaluate success of services and referrals to determine if further services are needed.
d. Provide ongoing follow-up to individuals deemed high-risk.
* Record maintenance
a. Maintains client files with accurate information.
b. Provide detailed case notes of work performed for the client.
c. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding client information and client interactions in accordance with HIPAA and all federal, state, and agency policies and practices.
d. Compiles information and reports as requested
* Community Education & Outreach
a. Coordinate presentations, events, or other opportunities to expand the awareness and
understanding of services, resources, and programs available for seniors, adults with
disabilities, and caregivers.
b. Develop collaborative relationships with agencies, providers, and community partners.
c. Participate in public education events and provider training sessions.
d. Facilitate “Gatekeeper Training” for agencies and businesses as requested.
e. Identify and engage with underserved or high-risk populations.
f. Seek and develop opportunities to serve individuals that might not otherwise have access to our services.
* Resource Library (under the direction of the Program Manager):
a. Make information available to individuals and communities through a variety of
communication channels (handouts, web sites, etc)
b. Update Resource Library and handouts annually.
c. Contact providers as needed to update information.
d. Organize resources in accordance with the AIRS Taxonomy.
e. Develop and distribute written materials and handouts
To view full job description and apply, please visit: https://senior-resources.org/employment/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.68 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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