Geriatric Care Specialist

Reports to: Director of Caregiver Services

Qualifications:

• Masters in Social Work or Masters in either Counseling, psychology, or gerontology
• Two years experience in job offered or as a social worker, or any suitable combination of education, training, or experience
  

Responsibilites:

• Develop and maintain care plans.
• Provide in-home assessment of needs and provide or purchase concrete items to aide to caregivers and care recipients.
• Provide individual counseling and group work for caregivers and senior citizens which may include, but is not limited to: depression, anxiety, bereavement, psychosomatic illnesses, family reconciliation, maladaptive behaviors, cross cultural barriers, stress, or dementia.
• Provide appropriate referral for serious behavioral health issues.
• Provide training/education sessions for caregivers and monthly support group.
• Coordinate provision and purchase of temporary relief for eligible caregivers in the form of congregated or in-home respite services.
• Provide in-home assessment of care recipient to determine ADL eligibility.
• Will also conduct community outreach.
• Will work in our various centers in Manhattan and Queens.

Salary: $46,183 per annum

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm; 35/Hr. week