Information and Referral Specialist

About the role

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible. Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

Responsibilities

• Assess 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, coordinate, and monitor the provision of appropriate services
• Participate in the determination of a member's need for institutional and community long-term care services

Requirements

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field highly preferred; current licensure if appropriate
• Minimum of two years' professional experience in the care of people 65 and older
• Current Social Work license (LSW) or higher preferred
• Working knowledge of social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of clients and their families
• Draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations
• Knowledge and skill necessary to work successfully within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and making a difference
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field (preferred)
• Two years' professional experience in the care of people 65 and older (required)
• Current Social Work license (LSW or higher preferred)
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to obtain personal information through interviews
• Ability to build trust with clients and their families
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software

Skills

• Passion for helping others and making a difference
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field (preferred)
• Two years' professional experience in the care of people 65 and older (required)
• Current Social Work license (LSW or higher preferred)
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to obtain personal information through interviews
• Ability to build trust with clients and their families
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software

Benefits

Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company-paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.

Pay

$25.41 per hour