One Care Plan Advocate

Old Colony Elder Services, Inc.; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company paid LTD and life insurances

401K plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services is seeking a One Care Plan Advocate to empower consumers within the Senior Care Options department. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, advocating for individualized care, and promoting independent living. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, with at least two years of experience in human services. OCES offers a flexible work environment and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the human services field.
• Current licensure if appropriate.
• Adaptability to change as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Support and advocate for person-centered care planning.
• Monitor the provision and effectiveness of community services.
• Identify community-based alternatives to long-term care.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. APPLY NOW during this exciting time!

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.

To that end, OCES is looking for a dedicated One Care Plan Advocate to work in our Senior Care Options (SCO) department to empower our consumers 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); promote individualized care plans that are cost-effective and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualize care plans
• Support and advocate for person-centered care planning and provision of LTSS in ways that promote independent living
• Represent 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
• Monitor the provision and effectiveness of community services according to the ICP
• Identify community-based alternatives to long-term institutional care

Qualifications

• 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 two years of experience in the human services field
• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field highly preferred; Current licensure if appropriate

Benefits

• 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply!