I&R Specialist

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. APPLY NOW during this exciting time!

OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.

Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

We are seeking an Information & Referral Specialist to provide information to our consumers in response to service and eligibility inquiries.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the health and functional status of members
• Develop community-based care plans and related service packages
• Participate in the development of a member's Individual Care Plan (ICP)
• Arrange and coordinate the provision of appropriate community long term care, social
support services or other community-based services
• Coordinate direct services to Members
• Monitor the provision and effectiveness of community services
• Track member transfers from one setting to another and work with the PCT to adjust the
ICP as appropriate
• Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most
appropriate, least restrictive environment
• Participate in the determinations of a member's need for institutional and community long
term care services
• Maintain records for each member in accordance with regulations and standards

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work
• Working knowledge of the social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of clients and their families
• Ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews
• Draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with consumers and
staff

• Knowledge and skill necessary to work successfully within an interdisciplinary team; ability
to express clearly, both orally and in writing

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years' professional experience in the care of persons 65 and older, with at least
one year involving work in a setting involving health care services
• Current Social Work license (LSW or higher) preferred

What you'll get:

• The ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.

APPLY TODAY!

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified people to apply!