Home Care Intake Worker​/SW

Overview

OCES aims to support elders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services that promote healthy, safe lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.

The HC Intake Care Worker evaluates the need for home care services by an applicant under the home care program and develops and initiates home care service plans. We are a hybrid workforce with work from home flexibility and some in-office requirements.

Conduct intake need assessments and develop consumer-centered care plans with consumers, caregivers, and families. Initiate and coordinate services rendered by providers. Advocate for consumers in obtaining benefits and services for which they are eligible. Create case records in compliance with regulations and OCES standards. Make initial home visits for determination of program/service. Participate in interdisciplinary activities including with Transition Support Team.

Back-up support for Information & Referral Specialist performing general intake and providing information and referral to consumers and applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Current Social Work License preferred
• One year of experience in the social services field preferred
• Considerable knowledge of social work as well as the social, emotional, and physical processes of aging
• Ability to obtain information of a personal nature through interviews, draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations
• Ability to respond appropriately to a variety of emergency situations involving the abuse and/or neglect of elders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; computer use proficiency

• 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. Hybrid work environment (home with some in-office requirements)
• Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; 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 persons to apply! We can't wait to hear from you. OCES is celebrating 50 years of service to the Plymouth County area. We are an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply! OCES was named one of C&P Business Media's Best Places to Work 2024!

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.