Family Caregiver Specialist

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands; Barnstable County (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands is seeking a Family Caregiver Support Specialist in South Dennis, MA to respond to information requests from prospective consumers and agencies about the Family Caregiver Support Program and Medicare’s GUIDE Program.

The role includes in-home visits, telephone assessments, researching resources, caregiver support groups, documentation, and community outreach. A valid MA driver’s license and reliable car are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate, take initiative, provide/receive feedback.
• Ability to communicate and work with the elderly and community resources serving the elderly population.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Valid MA driver's license and car required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for information from prospective consumers and community agencies regarding the Family Caregiver Support Program and Medicare’s GUIDE Program.
• Assist consumers within the parameters of the MFCSP and Medicare’s GUIDE Program as a Care Navigator.
• Includes telephone calls, in-home visits and telephone assessments, researching resources and caregiver topics.
• Assistance with caregiver support groups and workshops, managing computer documentation and participating in community outreach.

Job description

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Family Caregiver Specialist

Full Time South Dennis, MA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1401

Salary Range: $32.34 To $33.80 Hourly

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands welcomes everyone, without exception!

ESCCI is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to promoting welfare, enhancing the quality of life, and maintaining the dignity of elders in Barnstable, Dukes (except Gosnold), and Nantucket Counties. The organization acts as a central source for information and referral, as an advocate, collaborator, and catalyst, as a coordinator of services and care, as an educator, and as a provider of direct services.

Our incredible benefits package includes:

• 3 weeks vacation accrual, 3 weeks sick accrual, 5 personal days (all prorated for part time)
• 12 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance with employer-paid deductible, $0 out-of-pocket employee responsibility (employee does pay a portion of premium from paycheck)
• 403b retirement with 6% Employer salary contribution
• …and so much more -visit our website for a complete list of benefits.

We are currently hiring a Family Caregiver Support Specialist. In this position you will Respond to requests for information from prospective consumers and community agencies regarding the Family Caregiver Support Program and Medicare’s GUIDE Program. Assist consumers within the parameters of the MFCSP and Medicare’s GUIDE Program as a Care Navigator. This includes telephone calls, in-home visits and telephone assessments, researching appropriate resources and caregiver topics, assistance with caregiver support groups and workshops, managing computer documentation and participating in community outreach.

The pay range for this position is $ 32.34 - 33.80 per hour for34 hours per week plus unpaid one hour lunch each day.

What do you need to be considered for this position?

• Ability to collaborate, take initiative, provide/ receive feedback.
• Ability to communicate and work with the elderly and community resources serving the elderly population.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Valid MA driver's license and car required

Elder Services is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Elder Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.