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SalaryCentral MN Council on Aging is committed to maintaining the highest level of independence of older people by developing and coordinating community care, reducing isolation, and improving access to services.
Discover how you can be a valuable part of our team, working towards the well-being of our aging community.
Central MN Council on Aging is seeking a full-time Senior LinkAge Resource Specialist, to work remotely from their home, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. In this role you will provide telephone and/or in-person support for older adults and their caregivers inquiring about long- term care services and planning, housing options, caregiver support, Medicare, and other public benefits. The Resource Specialist will also provide educational classes and outreach presentations to community members and professionals such as Medicare 101, Fraud & Scams Prevention, and How the Senior LinkAge Line Can Help You.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide occasional in-person assistance and outreach in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, and Wadena counties with mileage reimbursement.
• Provide phone assistance while answering inbound calls on the Senior LinkAge Line and in-person assistance to older adults and their families to evaluate their needs.
• Follow up after researching the formal and informal services available and provide objective help with decisions regarding accessing the options and connecting them with formal and informal service providers.
• Provide advocacy or referral on behalf of a caller if required to obtain needed services.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, nursing, or a related human service field.
• Preferably 2 or more years of professional experience in social services, such as long- term care, health care, social services, or lead agency settings.
Location
This position is in Brainerd.
Starting Salary Range: $53,100 - $59,446 annually
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Vacation
• Sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 403b retirement
Join Our Team
This role provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults, enabling
them to age gracefully and maintain their independence. If you meet the qualifications and are
passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults, we encourage you to apply.
Send resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to:
Lori Vrolson, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, 250 Riverside Avenue N, Suite 300, Sartell, MN 56377 or lori@cmcoa.org
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO
Discover how you can be a valuable part of our team, working towards the well-being of our aging community.
Central MN Council on Aging is seeking a full-time Senior LinkAge Resource Specialist, to work remotely from their home, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. In this role you will provide telephone and/or in-person support for older adults and their caregivers inquiring about long- term care services and planning, housing options, caregiver support, Medicare, and other public benefits. The Resource Specialist will also provide educational classes and outreach presentations to community members and professionals such as Medicare 101, Fraud & Scams Prevention, and How the Senior LinkAge Line Can Help You.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide occasional in-person assistance and outreach in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, and Wadena counties with mileage reimbursement.
• Provide phone assistance while answering inbound calls on the Senior LinkAge Line and in-person assistance to older adults and their families to evaluate their needs.
• Follow up after researching the formal and informal services available and provide objective help with decisions regarding accessing the options and connecting them with formal and informal service providers.
• Provide advocacy or referral on behalf of a caller if required to obtain needed services.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, nursing, or a related human service field.
• Preferably 2 or more years of professional experience in social services, such as long- term care, health care, social services, or lead agency settings.
Location
This position is in Brainerd.
Starting Salary Range: $53,100 - $59,446 annually
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Vacation
• Sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 403b retirement
Join Our Team
This role provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults, enabling
them to age gracefully and maintain their independence. If you meet the qualifications and are
passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults, we encourage you to apply.
Send resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to:
Lori Vrolson, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, 250 Riverside Avenue N, Suite 300, Sartell, MN 56377 or lori@cmcoa.org
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO
