Options Counselor - hybrid social service support coordination

Liberty Healthcare • Lawrence, KS

370d • $50,000 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Due to organizational growth, Liberty Healthcare is hiring for several new full-time Options Counselor positions throughout Kansas. As an Options Counselor, you will actively contribute to a statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center system which supports older individuals and people who are living with disabilities. Service objectives include functioning as the "go to" resource for individuals who are seeking information on long term care and other community-based services and supports, and providing person-centered planning to individuals in a way that supports their informed decision making and ability to secure services which will enable them to live as independently as possible.

Requirements

• Experience in social work, case management or support/service coordination
• Experience in home and community based services or long term care
• Experience in aging and disabilities services
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Solid computer and organizational skills
• Willingness to use your vehicle to travel throughout the region

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Fielding a high volume of phone calls and email requests
• Talking with individuals and their families about their needs
• Providing information and answering questions
• Connecting people with appropriate services and supports
• Traveling throughout the region to meet with individuals in-person
• Documenting interactions, services and relevant information in computer systems

Benefits

• Annual compensation: $50,000
• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal days
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account, 401k plan and other perks
• Reimbursement for work-related mileage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees