Community Engagement Specialist - Field-Based Travel

Careforth; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Flexible schedules

Wellness program

Job summary

Careforth, Inc. is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to promote the Structured Family Caregiving program, build partnerships with local organizations, and support caregivers who care for loved ones at home.

The role involves in-home visits, assessments, collaboration with care coaches, and coordinating with Care Coordinators, with occasional travel across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in case management and program operations in healthcare or social services.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and assessment skills.
• Experience with case management systems and mobile apps.
• Ability to travel within the assigned geographic area; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with local community organizations to promote Structured Family Caregiving and referrals.
• Represent Careforth at provider, advocacy and partnership meetings.
• Conduct in-home visits with caregivers and consumers; document assessments.
• Collaborate with care coaches to support caregiver needs and coaching interventions.
• Work with teams to support caregiver needs across territories in the state.
• Assist caregivers with credentialing documents and setting up the mobile app.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Assessment

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

Case management software

Mobile apps

Job description

About Us

A pioneer in the caregiving space, Careforth supports family caregivers across the United States to confidently care for their loved ones at home. Through a combination of in-person home visits, remote coaching and our proprietary digital collaboration app, we provide caregivers with support, guidance, confidence, and connection to resources they need. The Caregivers and families we support stay with Careforth for many years, building lasting relationships along the way. Join us today and live our values: lead with heart, cultivate trust, go beyond.

Position Summary

Reporting to the manager, the Community Engagement Specialist works to promote Careforth's Structured Family Caregiving program, building relationships with local Care Coordinators, Area Agencies on Aging and other organizations/partners, and to generate interest in and referrals for Structured Family Caregiving. Additionally, the Community Engagement Specialist works locally, in collaboration with care coaches and other professionals, to support family caregivers who are caring for their loved ones at home. The Community Engagement Specialist visits families at home, conducts family-centered assessments, and identifies the support a caregiver needs to help provide care at home. This individual partners with a centralized coaching team to ensure ongoing engagement, support, intervention as needed, and collaboration with Care Coordinators.

What You Will Do

• Build collaborative partnerships with local community organizations to promote the benefits of Structured Family Caregiving and to help identify and engage caregivers and families that need support
• Represent Careforth at provider, advocacy and partnership meetings, as necessary
• Conduct in-person visits with caregivers and consumers (care recipients) in their homes; capture assessment and other notes systematically
• Work amongst a team to support caregiver needs across territories in the state
• Assist caregivers in compiling credentialing documents necessary to enable program participation; support caregiver to set-up required mobile communication app, if needed
• Collaborate with internal care coaches regarding assessment and ongoing coaching activities, making recommendations for coaching interventions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in social work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related fields
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in case management and program operations in the areas of healthcare and social services, preferably working with elders or people with disabilities
• Strong and culturally competent communication, relationship building, and assessment and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with case management systems and mobile apps
• Working knowledge of home and community-based services and delivery systems
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships and community partnerships across the State
• Ability to travel (usually by automobile) within assigned geographic area; valid driver's license and automobile insurance is required

You’ll Benefit From

At Careforth your well-being matters. With flexible schedules, a remote-first culture, and a nationally recognized wellness program, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. Discover how we invest in you:The pay range for this position is $51,500- $60,466 The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Founded in Boston, Careforth's caregiver programs and services improve health outcomes, keeping care at home longer. Additionally, our programs provide financial benefit to caregivers and cost savings to state agencies and health plans. At Careforth, we understand the challenges of caregiving and are committed to supporting family caregivers at every turn.

Careforth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DISCLAIMER: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Careforth supports families with diverse backgrounds and as an equal opportunity employer, we seek employees who reflect the diverse population we serve.

Careforth complies with all applicable laws concerning hiring and employment practices and is firmly committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

We pledge to hire, train, and promote our employees without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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