Home Assessor - In Home Respite
Join Our Team as a Home Assessor!
Are you passionate about the senior population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a part time Home Assessor to join the Respite Companion program.
- Salary: $24 per hour
- Schedule: 20-29 hours per week
- Location: 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd in Garden City, NY (This role will be remote but local to Nassau County).
What drives the core purpose of this job
The Home Assessor is responsible for conducting home visits to assess the health and mental status of the caregiver and care recipient to determine eligibility for the In-home Respite Services Program.
What are the key responsibilities
- Conduct home visits to assess the health and mental status of clients to determine eligibility for the Senior Respite Program.
- Develop a care plan that determines the level of supervision and support for the care recipient.
- Identify the need for additional services and make necessary client referrals to those services.
- Record all client and related information on a laptop computer.
What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role
- Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in social work or human services.
- Minimum of two years of experience required working with the geriatric population.
- Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of Nassau County services for the elderly.
- Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
- Ability to utilize a laptop computer required.
- Must have access to automobile and possess valid driver's license to operate in NY State.
What We Offer
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At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job, you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.