Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a Care Advisor to increase living options for elders by developing, implementing and monitoring a service plan, using a comprehensive assessment procedure, which will best assist an elder to maintain the living arrangement of his/her choice. Remote work up to 75% (including home visits) available after six months, based on performance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Link and coordinate resources with elders.
2. Make comprehensive assessments through field interview and observation. Conduct monitoring visits at regular intervals and as needed.
3. From this assessment, develop and implement a service plan, make referrals to appropriate agencies and follow up on these referrals.
4. Act as an advocate to/with the elder when necessary.
5. Maintain the case file by completing all mandated paperwork in a timely fashion according to required documentation standards.
6. Provide Information and Referral services.
7. Participate in Highland Valley's development of comprehensive community programming efforts.
8. Participate in training and development activities to increase knowledge/skills for continuous strong performance in this position.
9. Participate in required quality performance initiatives within program area.
10. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor to meet agency needs.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree required, social work or related field preferred.  Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Prior experience with assessments or patient intake preferred. Ability to operate independently and use discretion.  Strong work ethic and commitment to success.  Caring attitude and compassion.

Home Delivered Meals Driver needed to deliver noon time meals to elders. Driving routes available in Westfield, Amherst, and Northampton. Drive up to 2 hours per day between 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday, for a total of 10 hours/week, or drive as a per diem driver with a flexible schedule. Own vehicle required. $18.00/hour and mileage reimbursement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Helps to pack coolers and bags for delivery of HDMs.

Delivers HDMs as assigned by Supervisor.

Reports to or calls Home Delivered Meals Site Coordinator if any problems arise on Home-Delivered Meals route.

Responsible for cleaning of own containers daily.

Drivers should report any change in a participant condition or living situation to their Home Delivered Meals Site Coordinator. Driver should discuss with their supervisor which participants on their route need to have an individual call if meals are cancelled.

Participates in training and development activities leading to strong performance in this position.

Participates in required quality performance initiatives within program area.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs., and move it 100 ft.

While delivering meals, must wear the agency issued ID badge.

Performs other appropriate duties, as assigned by the Home Delivered Meals Site Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of the service delivery area for Home-Delivered Meals (HDMs).

A valid driver’s license.

A reliable vehicle to transport the meals.

Proof of insurance.