<span>Aging Services Specialist, Living in Place</span>

$53,706 - $53,706/Yr

Breaking Ground (Homeless Services & Affordable Housing)

Full-time - Entry Level

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Aging Services Specialist role focuses on providing auxiliary, short- to medium-term services to older adults and populations who have experienced homelessness. Utilizing a Critical Time Intervention (CTI)-informed model, the specialist will carry a caseload of participants, conduct assessments, develop service plans, and collaborate with community partners to ensure participants receive the necessary support and services.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 40-50 participants for auxiliary, short- to medium-term services using a Critical Time Intervention (CTI)-informed model.
• Conduct structured assessments to evaluate service needs and develop appropriate person-centered service plans.
• Outreach to potential community partners and Breaking Ground programs to obtain referrals and build/maintain caseload.
• Provide accurate information on benefits, entitlements, programs, and case assistance, and assist in accessing services.
• Arrange for the provision of services needed by participants.
• Maintain complete and accurate case records by documenting engagements, referrals, and collateral contacts in electronic case management records.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to service provision and disseminate information when necessary.
• Escort participants to appointments as needed or appropriate.
• Collaborate with other Aging Services Team members to implement group programming, including potential co-facilitation of socialization groups.
• Conduct home visits as necessary to conduct assessments and/or engagements.
• Collaborate with external partners and site-based social services teams to ensure coordinated care for participants.
• Provide supportive counseling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience working with older adults and/or populations who have experienced homelessness.
• Housing-based case management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using electronic case management or health records preferred.
• Proficiency in solutions-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
• Superb collaborative skills.
• Creativity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs via public transportation or vehicle.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license with a good driving record preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Chinese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using electronic case management or health records preferred.
• Proficiency in solutions-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Chinese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $25.82
• Full-time employment
• Opportunities for professional development and training