OCES supports elders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, save lives for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.
To that end we are seeking a Consumer Advocate to provide support to OCES consumers in accepting and retaining home care program services.
What you will do:
- Work within an Interdisciplinary Team, consulting with Home Care, Protective Services, and others as appropriate.
- Conduct in-home visits as necessary to evaluate environment, functional capacity, and resources of referred consumers.
- Develop appropriate goal-oriented intensive care plans.
- Assist in arranging for behavioral health services as necessary.
- Provide comprehensive documentation of all consumer-related interactions.
- Complete statistical data as required by agency.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, Master's preferred.
- Social Work License or LMHC preferred.
- Minimum of two years' experience in behavioral health or case management.
- Considerable knowledge of the social, emotional, and physical processes of aging.
- Knowledge of at-risk behaviors and mitigation strategies.
- Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to hold the confidence of consumers, caregivers, and their families.
What you'll get:
- Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
- Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.
- Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).
- Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.
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OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply!
We can't wait to hear from you...So take that next step and apply today!
OCES is celebrating 50 years of service to the Plymouth County area! We are an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply!
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