Veteran-Directed Care Social Work Internship
Reports to: Assigned Field Instructor • FLSA Status: Internship
About Us
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is a private non-profit corporation, organized and designated by the State of Ohio to be the planning, coordinating and administrative agency for federal and state aging programs in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties. It is one of twelve Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the state organized together with local service provider organizations and the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) to form the state's public aging services network. The network works together to create opportunities for older Ohioan's to receive needed home and community services and supports; and to age successfully in their own homes and communities.
Our Mission: We provide choices for people to live independently in the place they want to call home.
About the role
Position Summary: The Veteran-Directed Care Social Work Intern gains supervised experience supporting Veterans, caregivers and authorized representatives in a self-directed, person-centered service model. The placement emphasizes engagement, assessment, individualized planning, care coordination, community resources, documentation, advocacy and collaboration with program partners.
Responsibilities
- Observe and assist with in-person, telephone or virtual interactions with Veterans, caregivers and authorized representatives.
- Help gather information about strengths, preferences, goals, daily support needs, informal supports, risks and barriers.
- Assist with initial and ongoing person-centered assessments and reassess