Options Counselor – hybrid social service support coordination

Liberty Healthcare • Lawrence, KS

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Healthcare is now hiring for a full-time Options Counselor position. 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. 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

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Solid computer and organizational skills
• Friendly, compassionate, patient and have a genuine desire to serve others.

Nice To Haves

• Community Health Worker, Social work, case management or support / service coordination
• Home and community based services or long term care
• Aging and disabilities services
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

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
• FSA, 401k plan and other perks
• Reimbursement for work-related mileage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed