Home Assessor - In Home Respite

EAC Network • Garden City, NY

1d • $24 - $24 • Remote

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Home Assessor! Are you passionate about the senior population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a part time Home Assessor to join the Respite Companion program. Salary: $24 per hour Schedule: 20-29 hours per week Location: 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd in Garden City, NY (This role will be remote but local to Nassau County). What drives the core purpose of this job: The Home Assessor is responsible for conducting home visits to assess the health and mental status of the caregiver and care recipient to determine eligibility for the In-home Respite Services Program.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in social work or human services.
• Minimum of two years of experience required working with the geriatric population.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of Nassau County services for the elderly.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
• Ability to utilize a laptop computer required.
• Must have access to automobile and possess valid driver's license to operate in NY State.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to assess the health and mental status of clients to determine eligibility for the Senior Respite Program.
• Develop a care plan that determines the level of supervision and support for the care recipient.
• Identify the need for additional services and make necessary client referrals to those services.
• Record all client and related information on a laptop computer.

Benefits

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job, you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well being and growth.
• We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.
• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.
• Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level