Social Worker (LSW) - Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator

Metropolitan Area Agency On Aging Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + Holidays

Retirement matching

On-site gym access

Job summary

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging seeks a Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator to support older adults and their families. The role involves assessments, options counseling on long-term care, housing, and financial resources, and coordinating services with health providers and community agencies.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a hybrid schedule—in-office two days per week and remote work the rest of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field with 1 year of related experience.
• Two-year certificate or degree in human services with 3 years of related experience.
• Five years of care coordination/case management experience; knowledge of aging services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to older adults and caregivers.
• Conduct assessments and options counseling on long-term care services.
• Coordinate services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Advocate for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports and document plans.

Skills

Care coordination

Assessment & options counseling

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field with 1 year of relevant experience

Two-year certificate or degree in human services with 3 years of relevant experience

Five years of care coordination/case management experience

Job description

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, is seeking to hire a full-time, 40-hour-a-week Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator. Do you enjoy working with older adults? Are you looking for a position where you have a direct, positive impact on others? Would you like to join an organization that values every employee and their contributions? If so, please read on!

Why work for us? We have

• Competitive salarystarting salary of$53,680-$64,480/year, depending on qualifications
• Amazing time off benefits -26 days of paid time off (PTO) for full-time, plus 10 holidays
• Retirement benefits - with a5% salary match
• On-site gym access
• An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life and disability plans for full-time employees
• A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care and are supportive
• A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults

Additionally, professional license renewals, social work supervision, and continuing education units (CEUs) are provided.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESOURCE SPECIALIST

In this position, the Resource Coordinator provides person-centered support to older adults and caregivers by completing in-person and phone assessments, offering options counseling on long-term care services, benefits, housing, and financial resources, and assisting individuals and families with care planning and transitions following hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays. The role involves coordinating services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies, advocating for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports, and managing an ongoing caseload with accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and services to promote successful community living.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services-related field, such as social work, nursing, public administration or gerontology and one-year of professional or internship experience working with older adults; OR
• Two-year certificate or degree in a human services-related field or a community health certificate with three-years of experience working with older adults; OR
• Five-years of relevant professional experience in care coordination and case management at a nursing facility, assisted living, hospital, home care or lead agency; AND
• Knowledge of aging services, community resources, and long-term supports

WORK SCHEDULE FOR RESOURCE COORDINATOR

This position works Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with two in-office days per week and the remaining time spent working from home or in the community. When working offsite, employees must meet specific internet criteria, including demonstrated high-speed connectivity and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password-protected) internet and demonstrate successful performance.

About Metropolitan Area Agency On Aging

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization, advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding, and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well. By partnering with community and healthcare organizations, we strive to build age- and dementia-friendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. We are innovators in the aging field

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION?