Social Worker (LSW) - Aging Services - Resource Coordinator - SIGN ON BONUS!

Trellis • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trellis, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, is seeking to hire a full-time 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. Trellis is committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. They 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and alongside a team.
• Strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Social Workers preferred.
• Heart for working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Completing in-person and phone assessments for older adults and caregivers.
• Offering options counseling on long-term care services, benefits, housing, and financial resources.
• Assisting individuals and families with care planning and transitions following hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays.
• Coordinating services and referrals with healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Advocating for clients to ensure access to appropriate supports.
• Managing 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, depending on qualifications.
• $1000 SIGN ON BONUS
• 26 days of paid time off (PTO) for full-time.
• 10 holidays.
• Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match starting day one of employment.
• On-site gym access.
• An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm.
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life and disability plans for full-time employees.
• Professional license renewals, social work supervision, and continuing education units (CEUs) are provided.

What This Job Offers

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