Elder Services Coordinator (FT Regular w/ benefits)

Native Village of Eyak•Cordova, AK

7h•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Elder Services Coordinator provides and coordinates individualized care and resources for elders so they can continue living in their homes and community. The role is part of Tribal Family Services and is based 100% onsite in Cordova, Alaska; remote and hybrid work are not available. This is a regular, full-time position working 40 hours per week, paid hourly and eligible for overtime, with a starting rate of $26.51 per hour depending on experience. The position reports to the Tribal Family Services Director and has no supervisory duties. The coordinator organizes elder enrichment activities and NVE-sponsored services, fulfills program grant deliverables and reporting, and works with NVE departments and community partners to support elder involvement in Tribal culture. The role coordinates care, equipment, and community resources; identifies eligible Tribal members and informs them about program offerings; maintains accurate, confidential client records; and communicates with health care professionals, families, and other supports to identify and meet ongoing care needs. Duties also include interim chore services, limited home health care, referrals to agencies and community services, and attendance at required meetings and trainings. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of experience working closely with elders, and a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer’s in elders, activities of daily living and appropriate home care, Chugach regional cultures and traditions, CPR, and first aid is relevant to the role. Post-secondary coursework or a degree in geriatric care management and experience with elders diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are preferred. The position requires communication, organization, scheduling, customer-service, problem-solving, teamwork, confidentiality, and technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and related collaboration and database tools. Work is performed in an indoor, climate-controlled shared office with moderate noise and frequent computer and office-equipment use. The role also involves sitting for extended periods and regularly bending, moving, crouching, and moving quickly for sustained periods indoors and outdoors. Employees may have slight exposure to blood-borne and infectious pathogens. A background check and compliance with the NVE Tribe’s drug policies are required. Hiring preference is given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants, with preference for NVE Tribal members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience working in close proximity with elders.
Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record meeting company auto insurance requirements.
Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer’s presentation in elders.
Knowledge of housecleaning, assessing clients’ ability to complete activities of daily living, and appropriate home care.
Knowledge of the culture and traditions of the Chugach regional peoples.
Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
Effective verbal and written communication, listening, team-building, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Scheduling and calendar-management skills; customer-service and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain composure, demonstrate sound work ethics, and act consistently, fairly, compassionately, and with understanding.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, work flexibly across settings, recognize when something is wrong or may go wrong, and work effectively with teams and external contacts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information appropriately, adapt to changing priorities, multitask, maintain accuracy, and learn new procedures, software, and systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), email, calendar and scheduling tools, online collaboration platforms, and database data entry, management, and retrieval.
Must submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary classes or a degree in geriatric care management.
Experience working with elders diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Experience with Asana, MIP Accounting, Microix, SmartSheets, or Rippling.
A combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate enrichment activities intended to enhance elders’ quality of life.
Complete grant deliverables and reports for the Elder program.
Coordinate and facilitate NVE-sponsored services for Tribal elders.
Collaborate with NVE and community departments to further elder involvement in sustaining Tribal culture.
Coordinate appropriate care, equipment, and other community resources as needed.
Identify Tribal members eligible for the program and inform them about program offerings.
Establish and maintain a current, accurate, and confidential client reporting system.
Provide information to other health care professionals as required.
Consult with family members and other supports to ensure care is ongoing and needs are identified and appropriately met.
Provide interim chore services and limited home health care.
Provide information and refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for elderly patient care assistance.
Attend and/or facilitate mandatory meetings and training.
Maintain confidentiality and awareness and sensitivity to Native American culture.
Work safely under OSHA regulations and company safety policies; promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries.
Attend mandatory special events, meetings, and training, and assist with them as necessary.
Embody Tribal values and perform other duties as assigned.