Social Worker (LSW) - Minnesota Aging Pathways Resource Coordinator

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $53,680 - $64,480 • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, is seeking to hire a full-time, 40-hour-a-week Minnesota Aging Pathways 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services-related field, such as social work, nursing, public administration or gerontology and one-year of professional or internship experience working with older adults
• Two-year certificate or degree in a human services-related field or a community health certificate with three-years of experience working with older adults
• Five-years of relevant professional experience in care coordination and case management at a nursing facility, assisted living, hospital, home care or lead agency
• Knowledge of aging services, community resources, and long-term supports
• Demonstrated high-speed connectivity and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password-protected) internet and demonstrate successful performance when working offsite

Responsibilities

• Completing in-person and phone assessments
• 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
• 26 days of paid time off (PTO) for full-time
• 10 holidays
• Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match
• On-site gym access
• Medical, dental, life and disability plans for full-time employees
• Professional license renewals
• Social work supervision
• Continuing education units (CEUs) are provided

What This Job Offers

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