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Lifespan Outreach and Family Engagement Specialist in Plattsburgh, New York

Outreach and Family Engagement Specialist

Plattsburgh, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Plattsburgh+NY+USA)

Description

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY

The New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition is charged with creating a sustainable system of respite care throughout the state. The CWRC was established as a pilot project to expand the reach of the Coalition to expand access to caregiver education and respite services in the targeted six-county region,Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Warren, Hamilton, and Washington.

This position responsibility includes assisting the team with community outreach and identifying and engaging family caregivers in need of respite in the six-county region. Identifying and administering caregiver assessments to those not connected with a local office for the aging and developing a care plan that would connect them to available services. Travel to the all six counties is required.

This position runs through June 30, 2026.

STATUS:Non-exempt, part time (20 hours)

Salary:Up to $21 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

  • Identify & provide community outreach efforts to educate and inform caregivers and professionals on the benefits and need for respite.

  • Meet, screen and support family caregivers in accessing and developing person centered respite through the program.

  • Maintain data and files of prospective and active family caregivers.

  • Build and maintain relationships with local organizations/partners.

  • Arrange and conduct presentations for visibility of program and recruitment of informal caregivers and program volunteers.

  • Outreach to community groups, faith communities, volunteer organizations, including group presentations and tabling at conferences, job fairs and other events.

  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:Associate’s degree, BS or BA; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE:Personal or professional experience in the field of caregiving.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to multi-task in a busy environment

· Strong interpersonal skills necessary

· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required

· Computer skills (MS Office 365)

· Work is performed at a desk or personal computer with regular video meetings

· Ability to work in multi-cultural situations.

· Must have reliable transportation –

· Travel is required. Much of this position will be performed in the community and requires travel to and around the 6-county area.

· Ability to work independently, take initiative but also work col

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

Vacation (21 days)

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Program

Pension contribution after one year of service

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity,

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

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