Social Worker-Family Caregiver Coordinator

<p>Parker Jewish Institute is seeking a&nbsp;Full Time Social Worker-Family Caregiver Coordinator&nbsp;to join a five-year grant-funded project under the Long Island Caregiver Support Initiative.</p>

New Hyde Park, NY

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation

Since its inception in 1907 as a shelter for 25 indigent men and women, the Parker Jewish Institute has evolved into a nationally recognized 527-bed, non-profit center for the health care and rehabilitation of adults, and a comprehensive network of community health care programs for adults. It is also a leading academic campus for the training of health care professionals, and an important research center for studies related to aging. The Parker Jewish Institute is a teaching affiliate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. https://parkerinstitute.org/

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Licensed

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Overview: <p>The Family Caregiver Coordinator provides support, information and guidance to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's diseased and other dementias, helping to provide a safe, comfortable and engaging environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn and remain socially engaged with others traveling the same journey.&nbsp;<br /><br /></p> <p>This position is a key&nbsp;outreach role within the organization and in the community, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization. Parker provides a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits to include medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and more.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Responsible for conducting intake assessments and providing referrals&nbsp; in relation to the program&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of family and community services</li> <li>Monitoring and analysis of attendance and outcomes</li> <li>Implementing innovative caregiver support services, including support groups, education and training programs, caregiver wellness programs and join enrichment opportunities</li> <li>Providing information regarding services and benefits available, and, where appropriate, assisting clients in accessing them</li> <li>Marketing and outreach of the program; liaising with relevant community based programs&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work or a related field</li> <li>License to practice Social Work in New York State strongly preferred</li> <li>At least two years of relevant coordination, case management or outreach experience</li> <li>Prior experience working with the geriatric population</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Access&nbsp;</li> </ul>