Job Description
OPTIONS COUNSELOR-VDC
PROGRAM
Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently
seeking an individual to serve as the Options Counselor for the Veteran’s
Directed Care (VDC) Program to provide case management and service coordination
for eligible clients.
Introduction
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.
Core
Competencies
Our staff value and model empathy and compassion,
reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness.
Key Responsibilities
As the Options Counselor for the VDC Program, you
will be instrumental in advising veterans and/or their caregivers of the
services and resources available to support aging in place, and utilize
interview skills to screen and complete assessments, provide options
counseling, and develop comprehensive plans of care/service plans for veterans.
Essential
Skills and Experience
We are looking for applicants with any
combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from
accredited college or university in social work, human services, or related
field. Applicant needs to be experienced with working with seniors and/or
disabled adults, case management, excellent interviewing, oral, and written
communication skills, and effective use of computers, software, and mobile
technology. Applicants must also have the
ability to model our values, and be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Benefits
In addition to our highly accessible central
location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly
rate, medical, dental, and vision coverage, vacation and sick leave, agency paid
life insurance, 403b plans, paid holidays, and an inclusive work environment that
is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.
Full-time, M-F, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours/week, Pay Per Hour Range: 19:23 - 20.38
Individuals age 60+
encouraged to apply.
Senior Friendly
Workplace, Inclusive Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action
Employer, Drug free workplace
Please apply online at http://www.paainc.org and select “About Us” then “Employment Opportunities.”
Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.21 to $20.38 per HOUR
About
Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc
The mission of Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. 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.