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Trellis a nonprofit in Arden Hills MN is looking to hire a Care Navigator for 30 hours a week. Do you enjoy working with older adults Are you looking for a position where you have a direct positive impact on others Would you like to join an organization that values every employee and their contributions If so please read on!
Why work for us We have
- Competitive pay starting pay of $23 an hour depending on qualifications
- Amazing time off benefits 26 days of paid time off (PTO) for fulltime plus 10 holidays
- Retirement benefits with 5 salary match
- An inclusive welcoming and positive environment where collaboration learning and having fun at work is the norm
- A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical dental life and disability plans for fulltime employees
- A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen care and are supportive
- A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD CARE NAVIGATOR
As a Care Navigator you will work with the grant team to determine the internal referral process for three services: evidencebased dementia intervention dementiaspecific care navigation and expert consultation for people living with dementia and/or their care partners. You will build referral partnerships educate Trellis staff on services and provide dementia education to potential referral gatekeepers. You will deliver EB/EI intervention to family caregivers and persons living with dementia including persons with dementia living alone as well as dementiaspecific care navigation and expert consultation. Along with the project team you will assess evaluation results on an ongoing basis to assess the viability and sustainability of grant activities.
WORK SCHEDULE
This hybrid position is 30 hours a week working in the community at home and in the office Monday Friday 8:00 AM4:30 PM.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or GED is required. Community Health Worker certificate or associate degree in social services education or public health preferred will consider work experience in place of a degree.
- Minimum of 12 years related experience in social services education or outreach required
- Ability to coordinate the work of others in the form of project coordination.
The ideal candidate is an experienced public speaker with strong communication customer service and problemsolving skills. They are strategic manage time well and can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities. They are skilled in interviewing clients conducting personcentered assessments and have a thorough understanding of community resources public assistance programs and Medicare.
ABOUT TRELLIS
Trellis a nonprofit organization advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well. By partnering with community and healthcare organizations we strive to build age and dementiafriendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. We are innovators in the aging field.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION
If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position please complete our initial 3minute mobilefriendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
