Social Worker-Care Consultant

Working under the Direct Supervision of the Client Services Supervisor, the social worker/ Care Consultant plays an integral role in assessing needs of the individual and their living environment during in-person home visits or on the phone, determining service eligibility, care planning, and coordinating person-centered services for older adults residing in Delaware County who are enrolled in SourcePoint’s In-Home Care Services. This position is eligible for remote work.

Essential Job Functions:

Assessing Needs, Service Eligibility, and Care Coordination
• Conducts in-home assessments, develops care plans, coordinates, and authorizes services outlined by the care plan, works with medical facilities as appropriate with care transitions, and provides case management services of varied levels of intensity.
• Routinely communicates with clients, client contacts, and service providers.
• Provides time-limited counseling to clients and their families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to long-term care needs and plans, grief and loss, changing family relations and other emotional issues, while working with mental health service providers in accessing long-term counseling.
• Links clients to appropriate services within the community as needed.

Quality Improvement/Team Engagement
• Employee engagement is essential to a healthy and productive culture. The Care Consultant will participate in department/agency meetings, training opportunities, and informal team collaboration.
• Maintain licensure.
• Assist with coverage, as needed, to ensure continuity of care for clients being served.
• The Care Consultant will actively look for opportunities for continuous improvement in providing effective services and resources, ensuring SourcePoint fulfills its mission in helping adults Thrive after 55.

Community Engagement
• Participate in planning and presenting information to share with community partners about SourcePoint’s programs and services related to In-Home Care Services as needed.
• Participation in agency committees/groups.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Active license in social work valid in the State of Ohio

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis without assistance.
• Ability to transport self to and from home visits, meetings, events, etc. on a regular basis and as assigned.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain and stairs.
• Ability to work with individuals in diverse living situations and conditions including ability to work in environments where there is potential for exposure to animals, second-hand smoke, unpleasant odors, etc.

About SourcePoint:
SourcePoint helps Delaware County adults 55 and better live safely at home and stay healthy as they age. We provide in-home care like Meals on Wheels, a large community center, support for caregivers, and more. And we want you on our team! Come join a wonderful organization that brings a wide variety of expertise and talents together under one roof. At SourcePoint, every team member, from accounting to wellness, contributes to our mission to help our community live well after 55.