Caregiver Specialist
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Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:403(b) plan with organizational matchingMedical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiumsLong Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employeeFlexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonusesOpportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)To further promote an active and healthy work/life balance, KYC also offers a generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays:4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays3 Personal Floating Holidays annuallyJob Scope: The Caregiver Specialist provides all services to caregivers, care coordinators, and aging network staff as established by the Caregiver Resource Center designation. Services include assessments, case management, counseling, outreach, group training, education, and facilitation of support groups. The specialist participates as a member of the Older Adult Services team.Primary ResponsibilitiesParticipate as a member of the Older Adult Services Team promoting the independence and quality of life of older persons, caregivers of older persons, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Also provide aging network staff, care coordinators, and community members with training and educational opportunities, emotional, financial, and physical resources to support the work of family caregivers.Within this context, the Caregiver Specialist will be responsible for both ongoing clinical and administrative duties.Promote the CRC in the community to identify new participants that can benefit from the program.Will adhere to program guidelines and budget to meet program expectations.Develop excellent knowledge of programs, benefits, and services available to older persons on a local, regional, state, and federal level.Clinical ResponsibilitiesWorks in conjunction with the Countywide Caregiver Coordinator.Performs all clinical responsibilities within the time allocated in the preferred service mix established by the funder.Completes caregiver assessments using the funder's recommended screening and assessment tool.Completes an assessment of each caregiver participant and develops a care plan utilizing required forms.Implements and monitors care plans, coordinating community resources with other Supportive services.Provides counseling for caregivers and family members, consultation to aging network staff and the community, crisis intervention, and individual caregiver training.Manages a caregiver caseload and conducts monthly follow-up calls to ensure the caregiver's needs are met.Creates and implements an outreach plan targeting all types of caregivers through activities at area businesses, schools, religious and community organizations.Create and Implement an annual educational plan to meet grant requirements.Provide at least two classes annually according to grant requirements.Provide/Facilitate monthly trainings on appropriate topics.Facilitates monthly caregiver support groups.Communicates with care coordinators regarding issues on ongoing client care.Provide support and information to division members on available resources concerning caregiver issues and services.Develops and maintains a caregiver resource library.Receive supervision and provide feedback regarding clinical and administrative issues as needed with Director.Actively participate as a member of and provides education to other members regarding caregiver issues in team meetings.Actively participate in regular performance reviews.Arranges and implements respite service for eligible clients referred by care coordination staff.Administer GAP Filling Services to caregivers with unmet needs.Administrative DutiesComplete and submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, documentation and reports as required by AgeOptions, the Department on Aging, local funders, and the Center's policies and procedures.Enter and maintain monthly data entry units in CMIS and AgingIS, in compliance with funder requirements.Collaborate with Billing department to maintain, track, and record Respite services and spending on designated spreadsheet.Maintain complete and timely documentation for all open caregiver clients.Attend quarterly meetings called by AgeOptions.Participate in orientation and in-service programs as required by Age Options, the Department on Aging, local funders, and the Center's policies and procedures.Use software for referral and tracking as required by funder.Assure that information is available on the agency's web page and advertises e-mail address so potential clients can receive information.Position RequirementsMSW preferred from an accredited college of Social Work or BA/BS BSW, RN degree in a closely related discipline.Well-developed clinical skills, including counseling and support group facilitation experience.At least two years experience in social service provision to older persons.ScheduleEvening and weekend hours as required.Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr