Community Support Specialist South

Vitra Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for an entry level Community Support Specialist to support our clients in Fall River, Brockton

• and its surrounding areas.

This full-time role will be working with our Clinical Team, supporting our Adult Foster Care, and Group Adult Foster Care Programs. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate social services for our program participants while cultivating positive relationships. If you're a passionate, caring, motivated professional who is looking to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!

VITRA Health understands that most caregivers face tremendous financial and emotional challenges, often without compensation or support for their selfless efforts. That's why, at VITRA, we provide comprehensive assistance to caregivers with financial support, a customized care plan, community resources, and caring teams of nurses and case managers.

Perks and Benefits :

Community Health Worker Responsibilities :

Conduct on-site visits with each client and caregiver at the qualified setting

Obtains a social history and conducting a psycho-social evaluation

Conducts ongoing evaluations of the AFC and / or GAFC setting

Select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with the registered nurse and case manager

Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care

Presents, plans, and implements social service interventions

Complete a care-management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change

Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services

Participate in discharge and transition planning and implementation

Review and documenting the fire and safety procedures for the qualified setting

Review AFC caregiver task logs at a minimum of every 30 days and report findings to the registered nurse and case manager

Review at least annually the suitability of the qualified setting.

Provide clients with ongoing support with ADL's and IADL's

Provide accurate orientation to the participants of the AFC and / or GAFC program

Coordinate all social services with the personal care team

Partake in both care plan creations and reviews, along with discharge plans

Has direct contact with the client and the client's caregiver, registered nurse, and case manager

Takes care of all paperwork associated with admissions, referrals, visits, and medical equipment / social referrals

Assist participants with finding community, financial and legal services

Review and assess caregivers clothing, equipment, supplies and other services

Performs any other additional duties that may be required

Participates in weekly clinical meetings in the Braintree office

Replacement visits for Vitra RN & CM's on as needed basis

Conducts weekly calls to AFC Caregivers to confirm compliance with program regulations

Education, Experience and Licensure Requirements :

Physical and Environmental Demands :

Vitra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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