Respite Coordinator-WNY State
About The Position
Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. The WNY State Respite Coordinator is responsible for outreach to all agencies who serve caregivers of a person 60+ in the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. State Respite services provide infrequent and temporary substitute care or supervision for adults who are frail or have disabilities. The goals of the State Respite Program are to: Provide caregivers with relief and support from the physical, emotional, and mental stress associated with caregiving Allow caregivers time to address their own personal needs Support individuals in remaining in their communities by preventing or delaying institutionalization
Requirements
- Associates Degree, BS or BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of community resources and experience working in volunteerism helpful
- Must be able to work independently as this is a remote position
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary
- Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required.
- Computer skills (MS Office,) Docuware, Microix and strong Excel skills a plus
- Work is performed at a desk or personal computer station
- Ability to work in multi-cultural situations
- Must have reliable transportation – much of work is performed offsite
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- experience working in volunteerism helpful
- strong Excel skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Information and assistance to caregivers
- Support and coordinate training for respite program volunteers
- Oversee established respite sites in the region
- Case management for persons 60+
- Outreach to organizations and caregivers
- Promote the Erie County Social Adult Day group respite voucher program.
- Assists the NYSCRC Director with gathering and maintaining updated data and files relating to the State Respite deliverables and outcomes.
- Maintains efficient operation and facilitates respite provider training.
- Maintains data and files regarding information and assistance and case management, including computerized database and hard copy files.
- Provides the NYSCRC Director with support generating respite site records and reports.
- Arrange and conduct presentations for visibility of NYSCRC Vouchers, the National Respite Care Provider Training, Respite Registry and Faith Based Respite sites.
- Conducts outreach to community groups, faith communities, volunteer organizations, including group presentations and tabling events to raise awareness of programs.
- Provides administrative support to NYSCRC Director as required.
- Participates in/assists with Faith Based Respite Programs in WNY.
- Assists in preparation of newsletters and other outreach to volunteers and partners.
- Assists in ongoing program evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Vacation (21 days)
- Sick (10 days)
- Personal Time (3 Days)
- Holidays (11)
- Medical Insurance (3 options)
- Dental Insurance (2 options)
- Vision (2 options)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
