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Elder Care Transition Specialist

ACCS provides wraparound support through an integrated team of both clinical and peer professionals. The goals of the service include skill and resource development, connection with community and natural supports for successful tenure in the community of the individual’s choice.

The Elder Care Transition Specialist will provide direct assessment of individuals enrolled in ACCS, as well as consultation and support to the team. The Elder Care Specialist will assist clinicians in assessment, identifying appropriate level of care (LOC), developing plans for support and transition to nursing, and rehab facilities, as well as senior living or rest home.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct assessments in collaboration with team Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Clinician as needed and assist in establishing treatment plans.

• Consult with the team on necessary elements to successful ‘aging in place’

• Build collaborative relationships with area nursing facilities, rest homes, senior services, etc.

• Provide consultation, training, education and resources to families, treatment team, and ACCS staff.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with DMH Nurse Manager

• Develop a through understating of PASSR regulations and requirements

  Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

  Pay Rate: $25.00/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care

• Eleven paid holidays

• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time

• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan

• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring

• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events

• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits (https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/employee-benefits/)

Our Culture

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Required Skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

• Must be able to work as a member of a team and to function independently.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• At least three years working within elder care either in the community or in a facility required.

• Degree in one of the following preferred: nursing, occupational therapy, social work

  Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.