Job Objective: The Aging Resource Specialist (ARS) acts as a community access point, delivering high-quality services to older adults and their families. This role involves facilitating outreach and educational initiatives to enhance the well-being and independence of older adults, as well as advocating on their behalf. The ARS assesses needs, connects individuals with appropriate services, serves as a liaison between clients, families, and community organizations, and coordinates home visits to assist families in planning for older adults. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct home visits to assess eligibility for the Home Delivered Meals program (HDM), complete HDM assessments, interact positively with participants, handle paperwork, input data into Servtracker, and schedule meal deliveries.
- Perform bi-annual home visits to determine continued eligibility for HDM services, complete reassessments, and input data into Servtracker.
- Conduct home visits to assess eligibility for the Family Caregiver Support program (FCS), complete FCS assessments, interact positively with participants, handle paperwork, and input data into Servtracker.
- Assess participant needs, make referrals, coordinate services, follow up on participant needs not addressed on-site, and document all interactions in Servtracker.
- Facilitate support groups, guiding members in purposeful discussions addressing relevant issues.
- Deliver presentations on aging and disability-related topics in community settings.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing various programs, events, and outreach activities.
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in strategic planning, program design, implementation, and other development activities.
- Participate in aging and disability-related network groups and committees.
- Align with BSRI's mission statement and adhere to policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities: - Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate proficiency in relevant principles, practices, statutes, and community resources.
- Assist with correspondence, reports, grants, and data materials.
- Support Nutrition Coordinators with HDM-related issues.
- Document participants' involvement in programs and services in Servtracker.
- Contribute to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
- Provide teaching and training to various stakeholders.
- Maintain Notary Public certification.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications: - Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate proficiency in relevant principles, practices, statutes, and community resources.
- Assist with correspondence, reports, grants, and data materials.
- Support Nutrition Coordinators with HDM-related issues.
- Document participants' involvement in programs and services in Servtracker.
- Contribute to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
- Provide teaching and training to various stakeholders.
- Keep Notary Public certification current or express willingness to pursue Notary Public certification.
- Fulfill other assigned or requested duties.
Competencies & Skills: - Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization abilities.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ethical conduct.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate across disciplines.
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