One Care Plan Advocate

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Travel between work sites

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is seeking an One Care Plan (OCP) Advocate to empower people with disabilities to meet LTSS needs through assessment, person-centered care planning, and ICT participation. The role involves coordinating LTSS, developing ICP components, and advocating for enrollees in a team setting.

The position emphasizes community-based LTSS, caregiver education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for older adults and individuals with

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of social work principles and aging processes.
• Ability to interview and gather sensitive information and recommend actions.
• Capacity to build trust with elders and families.
• Interpretation of complex regulations and procedures.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team; clear written and spoken communication.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; active Social Work License (LSW or higher) or LMHC preferred.
• Minimum two years' behavioral health or case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify LTSS needs and coordinate with LTSC if needed.
• Develop LTSS component of ICP and participate in ICT as a full member.
• Facilitate access to community LTSS and Personal Care Attendant services.
• Identify community-based alternatives to long-term institutional care.
• Monitor ICP-related services and outcomes at ICT's request.
• Conduct initial and ongoing health and functional assessments of OCP enrollees.
• Advocate for enrollee needs and educate ICT and enrollee on LTSS.
• Assist ICT in assessing facility-based LTSS appropriateness when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Social Work License (LSW or higher) or LMHC preferred

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. We are seeking a One Care Plan (OCP) Advocate who will empower people with disabilities to meet their needs for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) through assessment, person-centered care planning, advocacy and participation in each consumer's Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT).

What You'll Do

• Assisting in identifying a more appropriate LTSS Coordinator (LTSC) if, after initial assessment, it is determined that enrollee has special needs outside the Advocate's/LTSC's expertise
• Developing or assisting in the development of the LTSS component of an Individual Care Plan (ICP), participating as a full member of the ICT
• Facilitating the provision of appropriate community LTSS and resources including Personal Care Attendant services
• Identifying community-based alternatives to long-term institutional care
• Monitoring the provision and effectiveness of community services according to the ICP, upon request from the ICT
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the health and functional status of OCP enrollers
• Representing the needs of the OCP enrollee by identifying communication and support needs, advocating for the enrollee, and providing education on LTSS to the ICT and enrollee
• Upon request from the ICT, participating in assessing appropriateness of facility based LTSS, including but not limited to assessment of any accommodation, accessibility and equipment needs
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work as well as the social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to hold the confidence of elders and their families; ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews, draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with consumers and staff
• Ability to interpret, understand and adhere to complex regulations, standards, and procedures
• Knowledge and skill necessary to work successfully within an interdisciplinary team; ability to express clearly, both orally and in writing
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field Current Social Work License (LSW or higher), or LMHC preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in behavioral health or case management

What You'll Get

• 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
• Frequent travel between work sites
• Routine communication with others by phone, in person and writing
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times
• Reliable means of transportation; computer at home with internet access and mobile phone

Salary: $25.40 per hour