Aging Life Care Manager - LICSW/MSW/LCSW/RN

Clear Guidance.•Wellesley, MA

12h•$70 - $70

About The Position

RN, LCSW, LSW, LICSW, MSW or related discipline. Experience with the aging population, resources and housing is essential. Flexible Schedule - Part Time (Potential for full time) Location: - Boston - Newton vicinity For Growing Elder Care Management Practice $70/hour ($45 for non-clinical time) Come experience the “charm” of working for a private well-run elder care management company with a non-corporate feel, and a place where people genuinely like working together! If our values match yours, please do read on… What We Value Initiative Taking Pride in What You Do Contributing Ideas from Our Team Learning How Can You Help? Reporting Directly to our Founder, Dr. Jennifer Pilcher, will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by ensuring that comprehensive and compassionate care is delivered . And this is how they do it… For the past 8 years, we have been helping clients and families face challenges with dementia, cognitive impairment, disability and mental health diagnoses. Our clinical team consists of social workers, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, Expressive Arts Therapists and other professionals, all dedicated to our clients providing them with resources, therapies, direction and guidance when they need it most. Our entire team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals with a passion to help others. Clear Guidance understands there is no better feeling than serving your clients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day - just like you. We know that building a rich, satisfying work environment for our employees is key to our success! How Would our Employees Describe the Work Environment with Us? Supportive Innovative Growth – Minded To learn more, check us out on www.clearguidance.org. If interested in exploring joining our team, we welcome your interest, so please send your resume TODAY! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time This position with begin as per diem with the ability to grow into a 32 hour benefitted position. We have positions available in the Greater Boston, and Metro West and South Shore areas. We stand behind our people and care about the quality of their lives. If you want a rewarding and exciting career opportunity, be in touch! Flexible work from home options available. Aging Life Care Professionals® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals® provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers through: Assessment and monitoring Planning and problem-solving Education and advocacy Family caregiver coaching This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management. All inquiries about employment at this business should be made directly and not to Aging Life Care Association.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Nursing, or related field
5 years or more experience in the field of disability or mental health setting
Demonstrated clinical knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, mental illness, and Autism spectrum disorders
Experience working with complicated family systems and family dynamics
Computer skills and knowledge
Ability to write clear and professional notes
On-call availability team rotation
Possess qualifications for certification
Ability to function effectively in a group setting/team player
Driver's license in good standing
Commitment to integrity, excellence, and the highest standards of ethics

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local resources (preferred)
Experience negotiating services and systems
Experience working with mental health issues and coordinating services for clients with mental illness (preferred)
Advanced degree in social work, nursing, PT, OT, or other related specialty
Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health issues and autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and draft written summaries of findings to provide to clients and/or families
Develop goal oriented written care plans within a week of the initial meeting with client.
Implement various components of the care plan and update care plan on a regular basis, as appropriate
Negotiate family dynamics to implement care plan.
Work within existing family systems to ensure client's needs are met and families have the tools needed to communicate and work towards realistic goals
Communicate regularly with family members and appropriate professionals
Cultivate and maintain extensive knowledge of community resources available to those with disabilities
Collaborate with professionals and advocate for clients’ needs
Coordinate client’s medical providers and medications, collaborate with providers to ensure good communication and consistent disease management