What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging Services Coordinator- Louisa County position at JABA?
If you enjoy working with our senior community and want to make a difference in their life apply today!
This position offers full benefits, vacation, sick and personal leave. JABA also offer an additional 11 holidays.
Training provided
Monday-Friday schedule
Serves Louisa County
Essential Functions
1. Service Delivery: Support individuals in the development of a plan of care designed to meet their short and/or long term goals for care based on their preferences, personal strengths, and values. Engage caregivers and other supports in the development and execution of a person-centered plan to promote optimal functioning of individual in their environment of choice. Locate potential resources to meet the identified needs; develop a thorough working knowledge of community and statewide resources to include public benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and Energy Assistance.
2. Data Management and Reporting: ensure timely and accurate entry of activities into required client data management systems; monthly reporting of advocacy activities and professional development; monthly reporting of survey data for performance measurement.
3. Community Education/Advocacy: Educate individuals and the general public about JABA services and other community resources and services in order to improve access and understanding of program eligibility requirements. Serve as liaison between JABA and local interagency councils, service providers and other community entities. To perform duties in an ethical and professional manner as representatives of not only themselves but also JABA.
4. Professional Development: attend mandatory meetings and trainings as determined by supervisor; complete at a minimum of 10 hours annually of professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
Competencies
1. Technical Capacity.
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Works Independently
4. Collaboration Skills.
5. Written and Oral Communication
6. Flexibility.
7. Confidentiality
Work Environment
Employee works primarily in an office environment. This position does require the employee to travel locally during the day to clients homes or trainings . The employee works in a varied environment of residential and office environments based on assigned caseload.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate with clients and JABA staff. The employee is required to move throughout the day in a variety of environments. Filing and documentation both electronically and hard copy are required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED or 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience is required
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
EEO Statement
JABA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
