What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Educator / Business Development position at Assisting Hands?
Responsive recruiter Benefits : Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Community Educator / Business DevelopmentAssisting Hands is looking to expand their senior care reach and looking to hire a Social Worker / Community Educator for the Lee County, FL area.Assisting Hands culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect. If you are excited to use your talents and skills in a way that will truly make a difference, then we are excited to meet you!We are seeking someone who enjoys building relationships with referrers and families from within their community. You might be working in the health care sector and looking to expand your horizons. We have a fantastic toolbox of resources that makes educating the community fun and easy.Qualifications :
- Experience in the senior care industry
- Social Workers, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, LPN, RN strongly encouraged to apply!
- Exceptional presentation skills and highly organized
- Experience with PowerPoint
- Experience with the elderly preferred
- Passion for the elderly a mustHere's why you'll love working with us :
- Unlimited Earning Potential
- that's right... Unlimited Earning Potential
- Flexible Schedule with Work / Life Balance
- Stability and Job Security
- A Healthy, Positive Work Environment
- You'll feel Appreciated & ValuedPrimary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :
- Identify all local influence centers (hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living with rehabilitation or respite care, doctor's offices and other health providers) to determine lead sources.
- Build and maintain database of potential referrers.
- Conduct training sessions to professionals and families that focus on dementia care and Parkinson's disease care.
- Personally visit and arrange meetings with persons responsible for or in a position to refer clients; this includes private, public, and non-profit organizations.
- Arrange presentations of Assisting Hands services at staff meetings in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices, and private companies as well as brokerage companies looking for labor hire partners.
- Attend trade shows, conferences and networking events representing Assisting Hands services. Network with others in the industry to develop additional lead sources.
- Meet with new clients
- Maintain and manage a (CRM) Customer Relationship Management System to track leads and follow-up on leads.
- Achieve weekly visit frequency with key targets and deliver messaging as per our marketing program.
- Use tracking sheets to record activity and submit to manager weekly.
- Meet with manager weekly to discuss opportunities, referrals status, activity, etc.Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.Aside from the company's mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.According to the company's Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. "Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company's core values." Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. "We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills." Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. "Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients," Gail said.According to some of the agencies' caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. "They treat their caregivers with very high standards," said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. "Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families."Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are "I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed..." - Julie J."I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee." Kelsey L."What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone's needs." LaEasha G.Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.
