Family Caregiver Specialist

Old Colony Elder Services • Brockton, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

OCES is seeking a dedicated Family Caregiver Specialist to evaluate and assess the need for supportive and community-based services for caregivers supporting elders and others, including grandparents raising grandchildren. The role helps caregivers maintain care recipients in the community through assessments, care plans, ongoing support, caregiver groups, respite-related financial scholarships, community trainings, outreach, and partnerships. The position contributes to program documentation, reporting, and evaluation while following Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) and Healthy Living initiative requirements. The role is based in a hybrid work environment involving work from home, the office, and home visits.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a community or elder service agency.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have a personal computer with secured internet access at home.
• Passion for helping others and a desire to make a difference.
• Adaptability to changing consumer or program needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caregiver caseload and complete assessments, care plans, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate or support caregiver groups and administer respite-related financial scholarships.
• Document services, outcomes, and program activity according to guidelines.
• Participate in outreach, educational events, and community presentations to promote OCES services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, serving as a liaison to improve communication, collaboration, and the development of caregiver and wellness resources.
• Facilitate evidence-based and other community trainings.
• Follow business rules and program requirements for FCSP and Healthy Living initiatives.
• Complete required reporting and contribute to program evaluation.
• Demonstrate OCES core values.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Professional development opportunity.
• 35-hour work week with some flexibility.
• Hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time