Life Care Manager (Newton Territory)

LifeCare Advocates•Newton, MA

11h•$55 - $65•Remote

About The Position

Alder is seeking a Life Care Manager to serve older adults and their families in Newton and surrounding towns within a 20-minute radius. The role is described as remote and full-time, with in-person client work and supervision requirements. The Life Care Manager assesses clients and families, develops and communicates care recommendations, helps implement and oversee those recommendations, and provides ongoing problem-solving, support, and advocacy. The role also includes coordinating medical appointments and transportation, supporting families coping with loss, dementia, illness, change, or resistance, and completing daily billing and intervention documentation. The Life Care Manager attends weekly in-person supervision with the Director of Clinical Services, monthly group supervision, staff meetings, and facility tours. They are expected to pursue professional development and maintain required licensure, certification, and Aging Life Care Association membership, while adhering to ALCA Standards of Practice. Alder describes its workplace as supportive, mission-driven, collaborative, inclusive, and focused on employee well-being and growth.

Requirements

Licensure in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field is required.
3–5 years of experience working with older adults and families.
Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of family dynamics and family systems.
Highly organized, with the ability to work in a non-traditional, highly professional work environment and manage a fee-for-service caseload effectively.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of and comfort using electronics, including a smartphone and laptop or desktop computer.
Ability to drive and access to a vehicle.
Maintain professional licensure as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct professional, objective assessments of older adult clients and their families, including psychosocial history, in-person meetings, and communication with relevant collaterals.
Develop professional, effective relationships with clients, families, responsible parties, and care providers across care settings.
Create and communicate client-centered, professional, objective, and creative recommendations for care, resources, education, and support.
Assist with implementation and oversight of recommendations, including home care, assisted living, and nursing home arrangements.
Provide client-centered problem-solving, ongoing support, and advocacy as needed.
Arrange or accompany clients to medical appointments, arrange transportation when needed, provide feedback to family, and ensure medical orders are followed through as needed.
Provide support and education to family members and loved ones coping with loss, dementia, illness, change, or resistance.
Document billing and interventions daily.
Attend weekly in-person supervision with the Director of Clinical Services.
Attend monthly group supervision, staff meetings, and facility tours.
Attend professional development programs sufficient to obtain and maintain licensure and certification.
Apply for and renew licensure and certification as required by relevant governing bodies.
Abide by the Standards of Practice for Aging Life Care Professionals as determined by ALCA.
Obtain and/or maintain membership in the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), obtain and maintain certification as required by ALCA, and maintain professional licensure as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.