Elder Care Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a social worker with geriatric experience to join our team of Elder Care Coordinators. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience as a social worker specializing in geriatrics, possess a strong sense of care and compassion, and live locally.

Responsibilities

• Serves as advocate and experienced eldercare professional on the Legal Team.
• Provides client care assessments to identify parameters of care and capacity.
• Interfaces with the family and clients by making visits and communicating frequently.
• Assists family to gather and sort important documents necessary for Medicaid and other planning purposes.
• Counsels family on care issues and concerns.
• Translates “legal-speak” and “long term care speak” to client/family.
• Advises legal and administrative team on current, changing, and predicted issues for the family.
• Represents the law firm to facilities and healthcare community by visiting regularly.
• Is knowledgeable about care options in the community.
• Makes regular visits to staff of professional organizations.
• Participates in professional meetings.
• Presents law firm services to professionals and potential clients.
• Contributes information and articles to newsletter and website.
• Manages aspects of databases for newsletter and mailings.
• Helps create CEU programs and get those programs accredited with the appropriate boards.
• Works closely with integrating best practices as appropriate.
• Represents the firm on boards and committees as appropriate.
• Participates in local and national organizations.
• Supports the firm in development of firm presentations and materials to local organizations, as well as client presentations and in-service presentations.

Requirements

• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Free parking
• Coffee/tea/snacks
• Monthly lunches
• Regular team meetings
• Team retreats
• Flexibility of schedule
• 3-5 years’ experience as a social worker specializing in geriatrics
• Licensed social worker

Qualifications

• Aged 21+
• Excellent follow-through skills
• Commitment to quality and work ethic
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize
• Dedicated to firm and team success
• Very detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Great with people – client interaction including phone calls and meetings
• Team player

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Free parking
• Coffee/tea/snacks
• Monthly lunches
• Regular team meetings
• Team retreats

Pay

$60,000.00 per year

Schedule

Approximately 40 hours per week