Description

The Senior Friendship Center has an opening for

Caregiver Support Therapist - LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT

People Helping People has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for over 50 years, and we’re growing! We are looking for a dynamic Caregiver Support Therapist! 

The applicant can have any of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Get in on the ground floor with this brand new and exciting position! The Caregiver Support Therapist will conduct a high level of outreach and expert guidance, creating a gentle entry point for hard-to-reach families to learn about and access available caregiver resources.  The position will provide individual counseling, home visits, and phone consultations to offer caregivers multiple avenues for assistance. Responsibilities include the development of caregiver resources, fostering community relationships and promoting the Adult Day Services (ADS) program in both the Sarasota and Venice locations.

The mission of the Senior Friendship Centers is to promote health, dignity, and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. Older adults throughout four counties in Southwest Florida rely on Senior Friendship Centers for help with nutrition, adult day services, social engagement, education, help in times of crisis, and so much more. Senior Friendship Centers has been recognized as one of the top Sarasota County Nonprofits.

This is a fulltime, Monday thru Friday position with benefits including, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b with employer match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and more! If you are interested in joining our growing team and sharing your talents with Senior Friendship Centers as our Caregiver Support Therapist, we want to hear from you!

Operational 

• Provides counseling and direct support services to caregivers via office appointments, home visits or over the phone.
• Responds to inquiries made to CRC. Provides caregivers with assistance and information regarding CRC activities, supporting organizations, and other community resources.
• Develops and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program objectives and goals.
• Oversees quality assurance in the program’s service delivery including clinical care and documentation as required to meet standards and licensing requirements.
• Maintains documentation and data entry according to program guidelines.
• Assists with program sustainability through budget preparation and monitoring, the development of new programs, and grant management.
• Participates in targeted outreach activities and community events to support the ADS and CRC programs and the organization’s mission.

 Organizational: 

• Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required.
• Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Work Environment:

• Work environment may vary between locations and include stairs, office space adaptation when traveling, and a moderate noise level.  
• Senior Friendship Centers is a drug free and smoke free workplace.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative, ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Actively licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• At least two years of professional experience in the human services field.
• Clinical experience in crisis intervention, gerontology, and/or related human services field required.
• Experience providing caregiving services and/or caregiver resources.
• Experience with memory disorders is preferred.
• Familiarity with community support systems, resources and educational opportunities within the Sarasota and Venice communities.
• Intermediate computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to independently access various departments of a given location.

Travel:

• Travel to both Sarasota and Venice locations will be required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work related travel.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint, level II background screening, tuberculous test, and preemployment substance abuse testing is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note: while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, 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. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

It is the policy of Senior Friendship Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company sponsored employee activities.