Family Caregiver Specialist

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES); Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401K plan

Company paid LTD and life insurances

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is expanding services across the south shore, including Quincy and Weymouth, to support older adults and individuals with disabilities. The organization seeks a caregiver support professional to manage caseloads, assessments, and care planning, while fostering outreach and partnerships in the community.

The role emphasizes adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration with teams.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a community or elder service agency.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have personal computer with secured internet access at home.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caregiver caseload and complete assessments, care plans, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate or support caregiver groups and administer respite-related financial scholarships.
• Document services, outcomes, and program activity according to guidelines.
• Participate in outreach, educational events, and community presentations to promote OCES services.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, serving as a liaison to improve communication, collaboration, and the development of caregiver and wellness resources.
• Facilitate evidence-based and other community trainings.
• Follow business rules and program requirements for FCSP and Healthy Living initiatives.
• Complete required reporting and contribute to program evaluation.
• Demonstrate OCES core values.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Assessment

Care planning

Outreach

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc.

OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.

Our mission

Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a caregiver caseload and complete assessments, care plans, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate or support caregiver groups and administer respite-related financial scholarships.
• Document services, outcomes, and program activity according to guidelines.
• Participate in outreach, educational events, and community presentations to promote OCES services.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, serving as a liaison to improve communication, collaboration, and the development of caregiver and wellness resources.
• Facilitate evidence-based and other community trainings.
• Follow business rules and program requirements for FCSP and Healthy Living initiatives.
• Complete required reporting and contribute to program evaluation.
• Demonstrate OCES core values.

What You'll Bring

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference.
• Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or programs change
• At least 1-year relevant experience in a community or elder service agency
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have personal computer with secured internet access at home.

What You'll Get

• The ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity.

Salary: $24.40 per hour