Summary:

The JFS Aging Care Manager supports adults aged 60 and older— on-site at Ellison Park Apartments’ Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) by developing personalized care plans that promote safety, wellness, independence, and future planning. Through home visits, care coordination, transportation, home modifications, wellness initiatives, and social engagement, the NORC model helps older adults age in place while remaining connected to their community. The Care Manager also works closely with a diverse population, including Holocaust survivors and their families to ensure access to culturally sensitive services, benefits, and programs. This role is part of a collaborative team committed to promoting dignity, autonomy, and enhanced quality of life for older adults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds strong positive relationships with residents utilizing compassionate and responsive based skills.
• Maintains regular check-ins and on-going monitoring with residents following up on interests, wellness, social & cultural needs, concerns and advocacy.
• Provides short term case management regarding crisis support, referrals to community resources (e.g. transportation, health services, veterans services) assistance with benefits/entitlements.
• Collaborates with residents and their identified significant parties to support the resident’s highest quality of life.
• Conducts outreach within the Ellison Park Apartment community and residents.
• In conjunction with program director or as assigned conducts initial consultation/ assessment interviews.
• As assigned conducts and completes individualized care plans.
• Supports various social groups and activities and the Resident Planning Committee.
• ·Maintains timely, accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, team case reviews, and professional development, including training on Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed (PCTI) best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Fluency or proficiency in Russian as a second language is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in care management, program coordination, and client assessment. Must demonstrate the ability to evaluate individual and family situations, respond to crises, and assess safety concerns, including potential elder abuse or neglect.
• Strong knowledge of local community resources, including Monroe County Social Services, Social Security, and Mental Health Systems. Familiarity with services and interventions for older adults, particularly regarding financial and insurance-related challenges.
• Understanding of intergenerational trauma and the Holocaust is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to conduct home visits comfortably and professionally.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in electronic record-keeping systems, Microsoft Office 365, and Excel, with the ability to maintain timely and accurate documentation, forms, and statistical tracking.
• ·Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform lifting up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance:

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with JFS corporate compliance & HIPAA program.

For Good. For All.

JFS programs and services aptly represent our core value: “For Good. For All.” This encapsulates our commitment to providing services that are beneficial to all members of the community regardless of their background or beliefs. “For Good. For All. Reflects JFS Rochester’s commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

Salary & Benefits:

This part-time (30 hours/week) offers an hourly rate between $22.00 - $25.40/hour. You'll be eligible to participate in our health and dental insurance plans, with JFS contributing a prorated amount annually. Enjoy generous vacation and sick time, as well as 9 paid legal holidays and select Jewish holidays throughout the year. Flexible hours, ensuring a great work-life balance. Additionally, we provide a life insurance policy valued at 1.5 x your annual salary and offer the opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan upon hire, with a generous employer match after just one year of service. Supplemental insurance options, including cancer, hospitalization, accident and short-term disability through Aflac, are also available. Join us and experience a supportive and rewarding work environment!

Jewish Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.40 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14610 (Required)

Work Location: In person