Senior Care Options Counselor

Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack County; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties in Concord, NH, seeks a Long Term Care Options Counselor to deliver person-centered counseling for long-term support needs in home and community settings. You will assess needs, plan care, and refer to appropriate services.

The role requires strong communication, experience with older adults and caregivers, and the ability to coordinate with hospitals, nursing facilities, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service related field preferred or Associate’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience or other related certifications (CHW License, SHIP certification, etc…) with three years of additional relevant experience
• Experience working with older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers required. Experience working with basic health insurance principles preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, summarize data, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings to achieve work objectives
• Good interpersonal skills, openness and flexibility in working with diverse groups, and enthusiasm for working collaboratively and with a team
• Knowledge of person centered counseling principles for older adults and caregivers, and using public, private, and natural resources for referrals

Responsibilities

• Performing person centered, comprehensive needs assessments to determine appropriate referrals
• Developing preliminary care planning and long-term care counseling; conducts information gathering and limited follow-up
• Providing long term care counseling to select persons in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, or in-home settings
• Assisting with providing periodic public education sessions

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and counseling

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field

Job description

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties in Concord, NH, seeks a Long Term Care Options Counselor to deliver person-centered counseling for long-term support needs in home and community settings. You will assess needs, plan care, and refer to appropriate services.

The role requires strong communication, experience with older adults and caregivers, and the ability to coordinate with hospitals, nursing facilities, and community resources.