Geriatric Care Manager (Bachelor's Level)
Company: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Location: New York
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New
York's premier human services providers, is a settlement house
founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and
integrated services-social, educational, legal, health, housing,
mental health, nutritional and fitness-which significantly improve
the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the
East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, homeless
and formerly homeless adults, children and families, recent
immigrants, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more
information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit
lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram. Our
Geriatric Care Management Program provides comprehensive care
management services to thousands of frail and homebound older
adults on Manhattan's East Side including East Harlem and Roosevelt
Island. The Geriatric Care Manager will help us to serve the
ever-growing population of homebound older adults on the East Side
and will join our supportive working environment that links case
managers, social workers, community-based service providers and
many other health care providers together in our efforts to support
the frailest members of our community. The Geriatric Care Manager
will:Complete strengths-based in-home assessments with homebound
and frail older adults to facilitate their ability to age safely in
placeCollaborate with family members and caregivers to assess needs
for appropriate interventions and necessary assistanceProvide
interventions and assistance such as applying for government
benefits and other financial programs to increase economic
security, advocating for the clients' medical, mental health,
housing-related and other needs, assisting with budgeting,
providing supportive counseling as needed and coordinating in-house
and community resource referralsCreate and follow up with
comprehensive care plans with the goal of improved outcomes and
quality of lifeDocument, maintain and input accurate case records
into applicable electronic case management database and other
tracking systemsWork collaboratively with Neighborhood House staff
from a variety of departments and disciplines as well as our
community-based and government partnersComplete all other
responsibilities and duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications: The ideal Geriatric Care Manager must possess
excellent interpersonal skills and strong computer skills, as well
as experience in the field of human services, particularly related
to older adults. The person should be committed to working with
older adults to improve their quality of life. The person must have
great communication and listening skills, be a team player and
possess the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in applicable field required. Fluency in Spanish
is ideal. This is a 1199SEIU union position with competitive salary
and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary: $54,000 annually What
We OfferComprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their
families - at no cost to staffExtensive paid time off - 25 days'
vacation and discretionary time; 13 holidays; and substantial sick
timePension Plan (Defined Benefit) provided at no cost to employee
plus other retirement savings plans Wonderful paid parental leave
policy for all staffProfessional Development Opportunities -
conferences, trainings, lectures and moreFree Life Insurance - 3x
annual salaryPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical,
Dependent Care and Parking/Mass TransitSupplemental Insurance
Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness) We like to have
fun! Monthly Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, Mets and
Yankee games, cruises, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our
two Green Roofs, chocolate event for Valentine's Day and ice cream
socials, and much more.State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and
Swimming Pool Staff yoga and boot camp classes (six a week),
swimming lessons and lap swim for staff PSLF (Public Service Loan
Forgiveness) Eligible EmployerThe best colleagues in New York!
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a client-facing and essential
community-serving organization. To keep our clients and our
colleagues safe, and to comply with various governmental
contractual requirements, all new employees must be fully
vaccinated against Covid-19 (except where valid medical exemptions
apply) and will be required to submit proof prior to the time of
onboarding.At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House we value respect,
diversity and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities
to employees and applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic
information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House conforms to the
spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and
regulations. The policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and
anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the relationship
between Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and its colleagues.
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