Aging Life Care Manager with Special Interest in Dementia

Job Description Clear Guidance is a care management and consulting practice out of Wellesley, MA. Our founder, Dr. Pilcher, has over 20 years experience working with elders and disabled adults. Our practice specializes in working with clients and their families who are challenged with cognitive impairment, young onset and atypical dementias and mental illnesses. We have an interdisciplinary team of a Gerontologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and expressive arts therapists that work together to provide behavioral coaching, medical oversight and coordination and consulting on the challenges these families are facing.Our entire team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals with a passion to help others. Clear Guidance understands there is no better feeling than serving your clients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day - just like you. We know that building a rich, satisfying work environment for our employees is key to our success! To learn more about our organization, please visit us on line at www.clearguidance.org.Our practice is growing and we are looking to add to our team of specialists, so a passion and experience working with clients and families facing issues with dementia and mental health challenges is essential. We are willing to train care management skills to the right candidate who wants to transition to this field.Duties and TasksConduct comprehensive in-home assessments and draft written summaries of findings to provide to clients and/or families within two days of assessment.Develop goal oriented written care plans within a week of the initial meeting with client, and provide to client and/or family.Implement various components of the care plan and update care plan on a regular basis, as appropriateNegotiate family dynamics to implement care plan. Work within existing family systems to ensure client's needs are met and families have the tools needed to communicate and work towards realistic goalsCommunicate regularly with family members and appropriate professionalsCultivate and maintain extensive knowledge of community resources available to older adults and those with disabilitiesCollaborate with professionals and advocate for clients' needsCoordinate client's medical providers and medications, collaborate with providers to ensure good communication and consistent disease managementKey CompetenciesAssessment and Care Planning skillsCreativity and Ability to Solve ProblemsOrganization and Detail OrientationImplementation, Follow-through, and AccountabilityTime Management and PrioritizationRelationship SkillsCoaching and MentoringExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsCustomer Focus/Customer ServiceSelf-directed and InitiativeFlexibility and AdaptabilityStress ManagementTeam PlayerEducation and ExperienceMasters Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Nursing, or related field5 years or more experience in the field of elder care or mental health settingDemonstrated clinical knowledge of aging, dementia, and/or disabilitiesExperience working with complicated family systems and family dynamicsKnowledge of local eldercare resources (preferred)Experience working with mental health issues and coordinating services for clients with mental illness (preferred)An equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredExpectations/RequirementsComputer skills and knowledgeAbility to write clear and professional notesOn-call availability team rotationPossess qualifications for certificationAbility to function effectively in a group setting/team playerThis position with begin as per diem with the ability to grow into a 32 hour benefitted position. We are especially interested in candidates who are willing to work in the Greater Boston area.We stand behind our people and care about the quality of their lives. If you want a rewarding and exciting career opportunity, be in touch!Job Type: Full-TimeBenefits:401(k) MatchingFlexible scheduleHealth insurance (if working 30 hours or more)Vision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayOn callEducation:Master's (Required)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Ability to Relocate:North Shore, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: Multiple locationsCompany DescriptionClear Guidance is a care management and consulting practice out of Wellesley, MA. Our founder, Dr. Pilcher, has over 20 years experience working with elders and disabled adults. Our practice specializes in working with clients and their families who are challenged with cognitive impairment, young onset and atypical dementias, learning and developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illnesses. We have an interdisciplinary team of a Gerontologist, social worker, and nurses that work together to provide behavioral coaching, medical oversight and coordination and consulting on the challenges these families are facing.Our entire team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals with a passion to help others. Clear Guidance understands there is no better feeling than serving your clients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day - just like you. We know that building a rich, satisfying work environment for our employees is key to our success! To learn more about our organization, please visit us on line at www.clearguidance.org.Company DescriptionClear Guidance is a care management and consulting practice out of Wellesley, MA. Our founder, Dr. Pilcher, has over 20 years experience working with elders and disabled adults. Our practice specializes in working with clients and their families who are challenged with cognitive impairment, young onset and atypical dementias, learning and developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illnesses. We have an interdisciplinary team of a Gerontologist, social worker, and nurses that work together to provide behavioral coaching, medical oversight and coordination and consulting on the challenges these families are facing.\r\n\r\nOur entire team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals with a passion to help others. Clear Guidance understands there is no better feeling than serving your clients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day - just like you. We know that building a rich, satisfying work environment for our employees is key to our success! To learn more about our organization, please visit us on line at www.clearguidance.org.