What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Specialist position at Aleph Home Care?
Aleph Older Adults is looking for a Care Specialist that will provide guidance and emotional support to a client with cognitive impairments and disabilities. The Care Specialist will assist the client in developing the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills necessary for independent living. This is a Full-time, benefits eligible, hybrid role.
The Care Specialist’s responsibilities include providing consistent support throughout the week and being available and on-call during all evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Provide support to the client through phone calls and in-person visits as needed.
- Ensure the client’s daily schedule and requirements are met.
- Build a professional, supportive relationship with the client, serving as a role model and resource.
- Help the client establish connections within the wider community.
- Resolve disagreements and conflicts involving the client and community members.
- Recommend and facilitate participation in local events/activities. Print, review, and plan the client’s weekly calendar, including required appointments or activities.
- Encourage and celebrate the client’s successes while holding them accountable in a supportive manner.
- Offer resources, strategies, and constructive feedback to help the client achieve their goals.
- Support the client in learning job skills, demonstrating appropriate work behaviors, and navigating workplace culture when necessary.
- Communicate daily with the client through phone calls or in-person meetings. This includes after hours, weekends and holidays.
- Provide regular updates to the client’s family, addressing any questions about their care and well-being.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to schedule and follow up on appointments.
- Accompany the client to medical appointments and hospital visits when required. Review care plans after doctor’s visits and update as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions and communications with the client, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Protect the client’s privacy by securely managing records of their goals, progress, and notes.
Required Education & Experience:
- BS in the field of human or social services, social work or other appropriate degree.
- Two years' experience working in a residential facility or in home healthcare is desired.
- Experience in principles-based youth work and leadership.
- Ability to build relationships with different types of people, including clients, organization members, and members of the health care team.
- A valid driver's license and a satisfactory MVR.
EEO Statement:
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person's actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cherry Hill, NJ 08003