One Care Plan Advocate

Old Colony Elder Services • Brockton, MA

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

OCES aims to support elders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services that promote healthy, safe lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible. To that end, OCES is looking for a dedicated One Care Plan Advocate to work in our Senior Care Options (SCO) department to empower our consumers to meet their needs for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) through assessment, person-centered care planning, advocacy and participation in each consumer's Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT); promote individualized care plans that are cost-effective and improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
• Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or programs change
• At least two years of experience in the human services field

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field highly preferred
• Current licensure if appropriate

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualize care plans
• Support and advocate for person-centered care planning and provision of LTSS in ways that promote independent living
• Represent the needs of the OCP enrollee by identifying communication and support needs, advocating for the enrollee, and providing education on LTSS to the ICT and enrollee
• Monitor the provision and effectiveness of community services according to the ICP
• Identify community-based alternatives to long-term institutional care

Benefits

• Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level