We are seeking an experienced Care Navigator to help support our multidisciplinary team. This role is part time, Per Diem, located on the Bridgeport/Fairfield County line, working with a group of 15-19 older women who are part of a religious community. Most residents are retired with varying levels of care needs. They live in individual units within a large apartment building and gather as desired in a common space for meals, socializing, and scheduled meetings and activities.
•Facilitates the implementation of resident's individualized life plan.
•Determine individualized strategy and support needs which may include ongoing active support.
•Advocates for resident's needs during medical appointments and clinical settings, as necessary.
•Arranges transportation for and accompanies residents to medical appointments and other meetings, outings, or appointments, as needed.
•Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals supporting residents.
•Meets regularly with Team.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
•Bachelor's degree in administration, social work, public health, recreation, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field required.
Experience:
•Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in health care or social services or related field plus experience working with older adults.
•Knowledge and understanding of social, health, and economic factors that contribute to health and wellbeing outcomes; knowledge and skill in interviewing and assessment (social and health) techniques.
•Knowledge of community resources available to individuals; an ability to mobilize resources into a coordinated and comprehensive plan of care.
•Strong written, verbal and computer skills required.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident, company, and staff information.
Other:
•Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
Work Environment and 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Sage Solutions is a subsidiary of Connecticut Community Care based in Bristol, CT.