Senior Care Resource Navigator (PACE)

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental/vision/prescription plans

FSA/HSA

PTO + holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

Life insurance

EAP

Volunteer time

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving older adults and seriously ill individuals in northeast Kansas. The Community Resource Specialist helps participants access housing, transportation, food assistance, and public benefits, coordinating with an interdisciplinary PACE team to ensure comprehensive support and advocacy.

The role emphasizes education for families, documentation accuracy, and maintaining participant confidentiality while supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with older adults, healthcare, social services, case management, or community outreach.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and public assistance programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate services and work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Organizational and documentation skills for participant records.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Connect participants with housing, transportation, food assistance, and public benefits.
• Coordinate services with nurses, social workers, therapists, and the PACE team.
• Educate families about available services.
• Maintain participant documentation and ensure confidentiality.
• Advocate for participants’ needs and support community-based care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving older adults and seriously ill individuals in northeast Kansas. The Community Resource Specialist helps participants access housing, transportation, food assistance, and public benefits, coordinating with an interdisciplinary PACE team to ensure comprehensive support and advocacy.

The role emphasizes education for families, documentation accuracy, and maintaining participant confidentiality while supporting