Care Coach

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.

The Care Coach provides comprehensive initial and follow-up assessments in client’s home, in accordance with program protocols

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Senior Director and/or Supervising Clinical Consultant, provides comprehensive initial and follow-up assessments in client’s home, in accordance with program protocols.
• Utilizing motivational interviewing, identifies client and family service needs and goals.
• Develops a set of recommendations to meet client/caregiver needs and goals.
• Provides emotional and behavioral support to clients/families.
• Provides or arranges for client/family education on dealing with dementia as indicated in recommendations.
• Assists client/family to arrange desired services/supports from other IOA programs and community resources.
• Initiates schedule of calls/video/e-mail sessions with client/family to carry out above responsibilities.
• Provides phone/video/e-mail support for client-initiated unplanned calls or contacts.
• Completes electronic client records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Actively participates in program team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with older adults in service settings and caregivers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills with the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience in a role requiring personal initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS word, Excel, and Outlook.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Dementia experience 

COMPENSATION:

Range: $ 25.09 - 31.00/Hourly

This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factor

This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Institute on Aging reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

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IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate.

Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $25 - $31