Social Worker-Family Caregiver Coordinator - Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation

Parker Jewish Institute is seeking a Part TimeFamily Caregiver Coordinator to join a five year grant-funded project under the Alzheimer's disease Caregiver Support Initiative.

THE PARKER EXPERIENCE:

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care and nursing home care, as well as community-based health care' encompassing adult day health care, home health care, and a hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality Care means hiring Quality People and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

In addition to a friendly, collaborative environment and exciting career-growth opportunities, Parker Jewish Institute also offers these convenience factors:

• A modern, safe and secure campus conveniently located on the Queens/Nassau County border that is easily accessible by public transportation or auto
• Free parking
• A superb, low-cost employee cafeteria
• Day, evening and night shifts, as well as some flex shifts
• Central to excellent housing, superior school districts and excellent shopping
• A variety of nearby child care options, colleges and universities

Parker Jewish Institute is seeking aFamily Caregiver Coordinator/ Resource Information Specialistto join this five year grant-funded project under the Alzheimer's disease Caregiver Support Initiative. The Family Caregiver Coordinator reports to the Director of the Caregiver Initiative Support Grant and the Senior Vice President for Research and Grants.

The Family Caregiver Coordinator is primarily responsible for:

• Monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of family and community services
• Monitoring and analysis of attendance and outcomes
• Providing referrals and conducting intake assessments in relation to the program
• Implementing innovative caregiver support services, including support groups, education and training programs, caregiver wellness programs and join enrichment opportunities
• Marketing and outreach of the program

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Master Social Worker or possess a Master's degree in Social Work, possess two years of appropriate coordination or outreach experience, as well as experience working with the geriatric population and advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.