Family Caregiver Support Liaison at DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO

Youngstown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Community Outreach, Coordination, Teaching, Data Entry, Flexibility, Documentation, Analysis, Support, Engagement, Travel, Geriatrics, Social Work, Information Referral, Problem Solving, Access Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Main Office - Youngstown, OH 44509 Position Type: Full Time Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Family Caregiver Support Program Director, the Family Caregiver Support Liaison assists caregivers to gain information, support and access to services. This includes identifying how to expand the reach and improve programming for caregiver training and engagement. The Family Caregiver Support Liaison is responsible for assisting with coordination, maintaining fidelity and teaching evidence-based programming. Must have the following abilities to perform the responsibilities: Ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with the general public, in person, by phone, and via email, Ability to travel to community and consumer locations within our four county service area (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties), Ability to occasionally travel outside of our four-county service area including but not limited to Columbus, Ohio, Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 20 pounds upstairs as needed, Ability to comprehend written material related to essential job functions, Ability to accurately document facts related to essential job functions, Ability to ambulate enough to access locations which may not be readily accessible. Ability to comprehend, recall and apply facts related to essential job functions, and Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implements a reasonable course of action based on available information. Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications: This position requires at least three years prior experience in health care, community outreach, community resources, social work, geriatrics or providing information and referrals for long-term care, aging and disabilities or similar information and referral assistance. Data entry skills required. Applicant must demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and adapting to rule changes and productivity changes. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Must also pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

The Family Caregiver Support Liaison assists caregivers in gaining information, support, and access to services. This role includes improving programming for caregiver training and engagement.