Pearls Coach at Circle of Care St. Louis

Job Description

Job Description

This position provides late-life depression coaching services through an evidence-based program, PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors).

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1.   Respond to referrals to determine needs / appropriateness / eligibility for PEARLS and other Circle of Care, St. Louis programs. Make initial home visits / calls to inform potential care receivers about Circle of Care, St. Louis programs and services. Enroll participants as care receivers or refer them to another agency as appropriate.

2.  Deliver the PEARLS intervention to older adults and caregivers experiencing depression, working with clients in their homes or virtually.

3.  Coordinate services and maintain contact with care receivers and family members as needed. Be available for family consultations.

4.  Report back to referral sources (unless self-referring client) with the outcome of the referral. Communicate and update the client’s primary care provider regarding clients’ progress / outcomes in the PEARLS intervention.

5. Complete all record keeping required in Circle of Care, St. Louis database(s).

6. Participate in monthly consultations with the agency's social services team to coordinate care for PEARLS participants.

7.  Initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and organizations.

8.   Present information / presentations to the community regarding depression, PEARLS, and other Circle of Care, St. Louis services.

9.  Attend meetings, staff development activities, trainings, and special events as directed by Circle of Care, St. Louis.

10.  Respond to PR needs as invited by Circle of Care, St. Louis.

11.  Adhere to Circle of Care St. Louis professional Code of Ethics, personnel practices, and other designated policies and procedures.

12.  Convey both formal and informal appreciation to Circle of Care, St. Louis’s clients, volunteers, and coworkers.

13.  Help create a positive work environment.

14.  Any other tasks, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION : Associate degree in social work, counseling, human services, nursing, or related field. Experience working with older adults and mental health. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable working in clients’ homes and experience / willingness to use technology to deliver service. Valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle to use for agency business required.

TYPICAL WORK DEMANDS : Combination of walking, sitting, and standing in an office setting. Driving to appointments outside of the office during the workday as needed. Occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, bending, or climbing. Constant reading, writing, and verbal communication. Constant contact with program participants, other staff, referring professionals, and employers through the use of telephone, computer, fax, etc. Position requires flexibility in scheduling and carrying out priorities. Must be able to handle and resolve stress.

APPROXIMATE HOURS OF WORK : Most work will be completed during the daytime, weekday hours. Some evening and weekend time may be required for presentations or participation in Circle of Care, St. Louis special events