Home Assessor - In Home Respite

EAC Network•Garden City, NY

6d•Hybrid

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. Wage: $24 per hour Schedule: 10 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.