Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator
About The Position
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, is seeking to hire a full-time, 40-hour-a-week Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator. This position provides person-centered support to older adults and caregivers by completing in-person and phone assessments, offering options counseling on long-term care services, benefits, housing, and financial resources, and assisting individuals and families with care planning and transitions following hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays. The role involves coordinating services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies, advocating for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports, and managing an ongoing caseload with accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and services to promote successful community living. Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization, advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding, and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well. By partnering with community and healthcare organizations, we strive to build age- and dementia-friendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. We are innovators in the aging field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, nursing, or a related human service field
- 2 years of professional experience with case management, care coordination, and discharge planning in a long-term care, hospital, or community setting
- Knowledge of aging services, community resources, and long-term supports
- Reliable transportation
- Heart for working with the elderly
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Workers preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides person-centered support to older adults and caregivers by completing in-person and phone assessments
- Offers options counseling on long-term care services, benefits, housing, and financial resources
- Assists individuals and families with care planning and transitions following hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays
- Coordinates services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies
- Advocates for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports
- Manages an ongoing caseload with accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and services to promote successful community living
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting salary of $53,680-$64,480/year
- 26 days of paid time off (PTO) for full-time
- 10 holidays
- Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match
- On-site gym access
- Medical, dental, life and disability plans for full-time employees
- Professional license renewals
- Social work supervision
- Continuing education units (CEUs) are provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
