Geriatric Care Navigator

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OCES is expanding to the south shore, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc., and seeks a dedicated Geriatric Support Service Coordinator (GSSC) to work in the Senior Care Options (SCO) department to help determine eligibility and ensure provision of appropriate services to eligible members.

You’ll conduct assessments, develop care plans, build rapport with consumers, provide home visits, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the human services field.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or program change.

Responsibilities

• Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most appropriate, lease restrictive environment
• Perform initial/ongoing assessments of the health and functional status of members and develop individualized care plans
• Develop rapport with consumers to facilitate coordination, monitoring, and adjusting care plans as needed
• Provide regular contact with consumers, including home visits, to ensure progress towards established goals
• Maintain accurate documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Chinese

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OCES is expanding to the south shore, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc., and seeks a dedicated Geriatric Support Service Coordinator (GSSC) to work in the Senior Care Options (SCO) department to help determine eligibility and ensure provision of appropriate services to eligible members.

You’ll conduct assessments, develop care plans, build rapport with consumers, provide home visits, and maintain documentation.