Care Coordinator Parttime

CARE COORDINATOR - Part-time

Peninsula Agency on Aging has been providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since 1974. Our mission is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.

Our staff value and model empathy and compassion, reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness.

As a Care Coordinator, you will utilize interviewing skills to screen and complete in-home assessments of persons 60+ for home delivered meals, personal care, adult day care, and other community programs. You will assist persons 60+ and their caregivers in securing needed agency and community services, including providing information, making referrals, assisting with completing applications, and following up to assure the services are provided.

You will refer all suspected situations of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Department of Social Services, maintain current and accurate client records, prepare reports as required, and enter client assessment data into the database.

We are looking for applicants with a degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field, with community service experience preferred. Applicants should possess excellent oral, written, and interviewing skills; ability to relate to elders and family caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds; ability to work with individuals who have literacy and/or physical limitations; and ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, family caregivers, other professional staff, community agencies, and the general public.

Knowledge of Person Centered principles and services available to older adults, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and a valid driver’s license (required) are also necessary.

In addition to our highly accessible central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, vacation and sick leave, agency‑paid life insurance, 403b plans, and an inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.

Part‑time, 20 hrs/wk

Individuals age 60+ encouraged to apply.