Options Counselor - VDC Program - Remote Position, DC/MD

Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b plans

Paid holidays

Strong remote work culture

Job summary

Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. seeks an Options Counselor for the VDC Program to help veterans and their caregivers access resources and coordinate care.

The role involves interviewing, assessing, counseling, and developing comprehensive plans to support aging in place across MD, DC, and VA. Responsibilities include guiding clients through options, coordinating services, and ensuring effective case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, or related field.
• Strong interviewing, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of computers, software, and mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Advise veterans and caregivers on services to support aging in place.
• Conduct interviews to screen and assess needs.
• Provide options counseling and develop care/service plans.

Skills

Interviewing

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

OPTIONS COUNSELOR-VDCPROGRAM - Remote Position, MD VAMC

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currentlyseeking an individual to serve as the Options Counselor for the Veteran’sDirected Care (VDC) Program to provide case management and service coordinationfor eligible VAMC clients in MD, DC, and VA.

Introduction

Peninsula Agency on Aging has been providingservices that have enabled older adults to live independently since 1974. Our mission is to support the independenceand quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and over, byadvocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.

CoreCompetencies

Our staff value and model empathy and compassion,reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness.

Key Responsibilities

As the Options Counselor for the VDC Program, youwill be instrumental in advising veterans and/or their caregivers of theservices and resources available to support aging in place, and utilizeinterview skills to screen and complete assessments, provide optionscounseling, and develop comprehensive plans of care/service plans for veterans.

EssentialSkills and Experience

We are looking for applicant with anycombination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree fromaccredited college or university in social work, human services, or relatedfield. Applicant needs to be Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia resident, experienced with working with veterans and/ordisabled adults, case management, excellent interviewing, oral, and writtencommunication skills, and effective use of computers, software, and mobiletechnology. Applicants must have a valid driver's license/insurance, use of personal vehicle, and willing to travel to various areas in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. A licensed Notary preferred or willingness to become one. Applicants must have theability to model our values, and get vaccinated as recommended.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive hourlyrate, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, vacation and sick leave, agency paidlife insurance, 403b plans, paid holidays, and a strong remote work culture thatis connected, friendly, inclusive, positive, and rewarding.

Full-time, M-F,8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours/week

Individuals age 60+encouraged to apply.

Senior FriendlyWorkplace, Inclusive Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, Affimative ActionEmployer, Drug free workplace