Aging Services Advocate & Case Manager

Eskaton; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Eskaton, a nonprofit leader in aging in Northern California, seeks staff to provide case management and connect residents with community services. The role emphasizes advocacy, planning, and coordination for seniors and disabled residents.

Starting pay ranges from $22.90 to $27.00 per hour, with competitive pay, 401K matching, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and belonging. Join a mission-driven team shaping elder care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Gerontology, Psychology, or Counseling is preferable; a college degree is fully acceptable. However, individuals without a degree, but with appropriate work experience, may be hired.
• Two years of experience with progressive responsibility in social service functions.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources for senior citizens and non-elderly disabled in the area served by the project.

Responsibilities

• Provides general case management (including intake) and referral services to all residents needing such assistance.
• May provide formal case management (evaluation of health, psychological and social needs, development of an individualized case plan for services and periodic reassessment).
• Establishes linkages with appropriate agencies and service providers in the community; shops around to determine best deals in service pricing.
• Sets up a directory of providers for use by project staff and residents.
• Refers and links residents to service providers in the general community (case management, personal assistance, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, visiting nurse, preventive health, legal advocacy).
• Educates residents on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc., providing advocacy as appropriate.
• Monitors ongoing provision of services and maintains current progress; manages supportive services where applicable.
• Helps residents build informal support networks and may set up volunteer programs.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Gerontology, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Eskaton, a nonprofit leader in aging in Northern California, seeks staff to provide case management and connect residents with community services. The role emphasizes advocacy, planning, and coordination for seniors and disabled residents.

Starting pay ranges from $22.90 to $27.00 per hour, with competitive pay, 401K matching, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and belonging. Join a mission-driven team shaping elder care.