Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Aging Adult Case Manager
Location: Upper West Side
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (35 hours/week)
Occasional extended hours one evening per month
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Aging Adult Case Manager to support the well-being and independence of older adults in our community. This role is vital in providing personalized case management and holistic support services to help seniors age safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes. If you're passionate about giving back to a vulnerable population and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct support and advocacy for older adults across health, mental health, food access, and housing needs.
* Manage a high caseload and conduct regular assessments and home visits, particularly for homebound seniors.
* Deliver individual counseling and make appropriate referrals to community and healthcare resources.
* Monitor clients for cognitive changes, coordinate interventions, and liaise with medical professionals.
* Identify and report potential elder abuse or neglect.
* Accompany clients to medical and other essential appointments, advocating on their behalf.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the DFTA online database.
* Facilitate support groups tailored to the emotional and practical needs of seniors.
* Support family members and caregivers by providing resources and referrals.
* Collaborate with onsite nurses to coordinate care and ensure medication management.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, or BSW) in Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, or related field.
* Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Russian required.
* Prior experience working with older adults.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in an adult or senior center setting.
Key Attributes:
* Strong team player with a collaborative spirit.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality.
* Compassionate, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of aging adults.
* Room for growth and professional development.
* Supportive and mission-driven team environment.
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?
Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?