What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Support Specialist position at Age Well?
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for an organization that was awarded a Worksite Wellness Award in 2024 and Best Places to Work three years in a row?
The Caregiver Support Specialist is responsible for providing information about resources and supportive options counseling to caregivers of older adults to promote caregiver health, independence, social and financial wellbeing. This position supports caregivers through education and coordination of services that provide respite or help to facilitate safe, effective, and compassionate caregiving. The Caregiver Support Specialist performs person-centered assessments of caregiving families to understand goals and areas of unmet need, manages the Dementia Respite Program, assuring recipients meet grant eligibility criteria and prepares and delivers community outreach presentations when needed.
*This position is 32 hours per week.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a College Degree with three years of related experience, experience in community organization and working with groups and possess effective communication and organizational skills.
Rewards:
We offer a very generous benefit package, including substantial time off, retirement plan eligibility on day 1, and we are an organization that supports employee wellness and work/life balance.
For more information, please refer to our website: https://www.agewellvt.org/about/careers
Age Well's Diversity Statement:
At Age Well, we are committed to serving all older Vermonters, their families and caregivers regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, race, religion, education, or financial status. We believe that demonstrating inclusiveness creates a healthy, positive, and collaborative community.
Age Well stands with communities across Vermont who are impacted by discriminatory social biases. Age Well’s mission emphasizes diversity, inclusion and equity as critical components to ensure the well-being of our staff, clients, volunteers and those we serve.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $42,900.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,900 - $45,000
