Community Engagement Specialist – Field-Based Travel

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative partnerships with local community organizations to promote the benefits of Structured Family Caregiving and to help identify and engage caregivers and families that need support
• Represent Careforth at provider, advocacy and partnership meetings, as necessary
• Conduct in-person visits with caregivers and consumers (care recipients) in their homes; capture assessment and other notes systematically
• Work amongst a team to support caregiver needs across territories in the state
• Assist caregivers in compiling credentialing documents necessary to enable program participation; support caregiver to set-up required mobile communication app, if needed
• Collaborate with internal care coaches regarding assessment and ongoing coaching activities, making recommendations for coaching interventions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related fields
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in case management and program operations in the areas of healthcare and social services, preferably working with elders or people with disabilities
• Strong and culturally competent communication, relationship building, and assessment and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with case management systems and mobile apps
• Working knowledge of home and community-based services and delivery systems
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships and community partnerships across the State
• Ability to travel (usually by automobile) within assigned geographic area; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance is required

Benefits

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