I&R Specialist

About the role

OCES is expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, and others. We support older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services to promote healthy, safe living and independence within their communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the health and functional status of members
• Develop community-based care plans and related service packages
• Participate in the development of a member's Individual Care Plan (ICP)
• Arrange and coordinate the provision of appropriate community long-term care, social support services, or other community-based services
• Coordinate direct services to members
• Monitor the provision and effectiveness of community services
• Track member transfers from one setting to another and work with the PCT to adjust the ICP as appropriate
• Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment
• Participate in the determinations of a member's need for institutional and community long-term care services
• Maintain records for each member in accordance with regulations and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of two years' professional experience in the care of persons 65 and older, with at least one year involving work in a setting involving health care services
• Current Social Work license (LSW or higher) preferred

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work
• Working knowledge of the social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of clients and their families
• Ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with consumers and staff
• Knowledge and skill necessary to work successfully within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• 35-hour work week with some flexibility
• Standard Monday–Friday workweek
• Hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits)
• Generous paid time off policies
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance
• 401K plan