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Vitra Health Community Support Specialist in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Vitra Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for an entry level Community Support Specialist to support our clients in Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Braintree.
This full-time role will be working with our Clinical Team, supporting our Adult Foster Care, and Group Adult Foster Care Programs. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate social services for our program participants while cultivating positive relationships. If you're a passionate, caring, motivated professional who is looking to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!
VITRA Health understands that most caregivers face tremendous financial and emotional challenges, often without compensation or support for their selfless efforts. That's why, at VITRA, we provide comprehensive assistance to caregivers with financial support, a customized care plan, community resources, and caring teams of nurses and case managers.
Perks and Benefits:
Health Insurance with a 75% employer contribution!
Dental and Vision Benefits
Supplemental Benefits including Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
401K with a company match
Generous Paid-Time-Off
Competitive pay rate
Unique one-on-one care environment
An extensive continuous training program
Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance
Paid training opportunities
Community Health Worker Responsibilities:
Conduct on-site visits with each client and caregiver at the qualified setting
Obtains a social history and conducting a psycho-social evaluation
Conducts ongoing evaluations of the AFC and/or GAFC setting
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with the registered nurse and case manager
Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care
Presents, plans, and implements social service interventions
Complete a care-management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change
Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services
Participate in discharge and transition planning and implementation
Review and documenting the fire and safety procedures for the qualified setting
Review AFC caregiver task logs at a minimum of every 30 days and report findings to the registered nurse and case manager
Review at least annually the suitability of the qualified setting.
Provide clients with ongoing support with ADL's and IADL's
Provide accurate orientation to the participants of the AFC and/or GAFC program
Coordinate all social services with the personal care team
Partake in both care plan creations and reviews, along with discharge plans
Has direct contact with the client and the client's caregiver, registered nurse, and case manager
Takes care of all paperwork associated with admissions, referrals, visits, and medical equipment/social referrals
Assist participants with finding community, financial and legal services
Review and assess caregivers clothing, equipment, supplies and other services
Performs any other additional duties that may be required
Participates in weekly clinical meetings in the Braintree office
Replacement visits for Vitra RN & CM's on as needed basis
Conducts weekly calls to AFC Caregivers to confirm compliance with program regulations
Education, Experience and Licensure Requirements:
At least one years of clinical experience in the care of elders or people with disabilities
Previous knowledge of Medical Terminology
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite (G Suite)
Valid driver's license with proof of insurance required
Bilingual in English and secondary language preferred.
CPR Certification/Willingness to obtain one.
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