Senior Care Planning Advocate

Steinbacher Goodall & Yurchak; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Jury Pay

Birthday Off

Bereavement Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym membership

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak seeks an Elder Care Navigator to serve on the legal team, guiding families through care planning and facility transitions with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.

You will liaise between law firm, facilities, and clients, ensuring informed decisions and dignity throughout the process, while collaborating with attorneys and care planners to coordinate services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2–3 years of experience in a professional environment with strong administrative, coordination, or client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with consistent follow-through.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assure the quality of all aspects of elder law services for care planning clients and their families.
• Provide care coordination to guide clients and families through facility placement and/or transfer.
• Coach and support families on advocacy with facilities, staff, and the client’s medical team.
• Research and maintain up-to-date information on community resources, facilities, and helpful materials to best support clients engaged in life care planning.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITM) at nursing facilities as needed; document meeting notes and decisions accurately in the client’s file.
• Assess clients’ functional levels and develop care plans and recommendations in conjunction with other professionals on the legal team.
• Collaborate with marketing staff to promote the law firm and affiliated services across the service area, including seminars, articles, radio engagements, event speaking, and referral relationship-building.
• Represent the firm to facilities and the healthcare community through regular visits, strengthening positive relationships with leadership and staff.
• Attend appointments with attorneys and long-term care planners to interact with clients and referral sources.
• Make client satisfaction a top priority by helping resolve concerns with urgency and care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and personnel information in accordance with firm policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak seeks an Elder Care Navigator to serve on the legal team, guiding families through care planning and facility transitions with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.

You will liaise between law firm, facilities, and clients, ensuring informed decisions and dignity throughout the process, while collaborating with attorneys and care planners to coordinate services.