Family Caregiver Specialist
About The Position
OCES is seeking a dedicated and caring Family Caregiver Specialist to evaluate and assess the need for supportive and community-based services for caregivers. The role supports caregivers of older adults and others, including grandparents raising grandchildren, and helps maintain care recipients in their communities. The specialist manages a caregiver caseload and provides assessments, care plans, and ongoing support. The position also supports caregiver groups, administers respite-related financial scholarships, documents services and outcomes, conducts outreach and community education, and builds partnerships that improve access to caregiver and wellness resources. The specialist follows program requirements for the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) and Healthy Living initiatives, completes reporting, and contributes to program evaluation. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing information and coordinating services that promote healthy, safe living, independence, and dignity. The position offers a 35-hour work week with some flexibility and a hybrid environment involving work from home, the office, and home visits.
Requirements
- At least one 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 and program needs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caregiver caseload and complete assessments, care plans, and ongoing support.
- Facilitate or support caregiver groups.
- 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 and serve 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 and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- 35-hour work week with some flexibility.
- Hybrid work environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
