The Organization

Founded in 1908, St. Barnabas Senior Services (SBSS) is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization grounded in the belief that all older adults have the right to age with dignity. As the oldest senior service agency in LA, SBSS has grown from operating a single senior center in Mid-City to what it is today - a dynamic senior service agency developing new models of care and providing innovative services throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. For more information about SBSS, please go to http://www.sbssla.org/

Position Overview:

Caregiving has increased in the recent years and is projected to continue to rise in the near future. Whether they became a caregiver gradually or suddenly due to a crisis, caregivers themselves often do not have adequate support to navigate the obstacles they face. As the Care Manager for the Family Caregiver Support Program, this individual will work directly with caregivers to determine their needs. Providing counseling, education, and relief, the Care Manager can empower caregivers enabling them to better care for themselves and those they support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct intake and assessment with clients to determine eligibility, need, and fit for services.
• Develop individual care plans in collaboration with clients based on their specific needs.
• Provide short-term counseling to clients.
• Review and evaluate client progress with ongoing and timely case management.
• Organize and facilitate support groups, trainings, and education-based outreach events.
• Document units of service and client data accurately for funding and future analytics.
• Maintain confidential records and reports.

Job Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience working directly with older adults and/or caregivers from diverse communities.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services-related field; Degree in social work preferred.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software, including internet, e-mail, point-and click reporting programs, and Microsoft Office.
• Possess a valid class C driver’s license; experienced driver with a clean driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Completion of Adult First Aid | CPR AED training or completion within 30 days after hire.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this Job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift 10 lbs., lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Occasional travel to client homes is expected for this position. (company vehicle available for use)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Bilingual required; Spanish language fluency.

Application Process/requirements: Apply through the job posting at www.indeed.com. Please include in either the email body or a cover letter any additional details about your:

• Experience with older adults
• Background in Care Management/Social Services preferred

EEO Statement

St. Barnabas provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, and marital status in accordance with state and local laws. SBSS is committed to employment of Females, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans. St Barnabas will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person