Home Care Intake Worker

Old Colony Elder Services•Brockton, MA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

OCES is growing and expanding its services to 11 more towns on the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, and Weymouth. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. The organization's mission is to promote healthy, safe living, enabling consumers to stay active and engaged in their lives and communities. This role is for a newly developed program focused on evaluating the need for home care services and developing/initiating home care service plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
Ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews, draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
Ability to respond appropriately to a variety of emergency situations involving the abuse and/or neglect of elders.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Current Social Work License preferred.
Minimum one year of experience in the social services field preferred.
Considerable knowledge of social work as well as the social, emotional and physical process of aging.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake need assessments and develop consumer-centered care plans with consumers, caregivers, and families.
Initiate and coordinate services rendered by providers.
Advocate for consumers in obtaining benefits and services for which they are eligible.
Create case records in compliance with regulations and OCES standards.
Make initial home visits for determination of program/service.
Participate in interdisciplinary activities including Transition Support Team.
Provide back-up support for Information & Referral Specialist.
Perform general intake and provide information and referral to consumers and applicants.