Onsite Life Care Manager, Waltham Territory

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About the role

  • Life Care Manager providing support and guidance to families navigating aging care in Waltham. Collaborating with clients and professionals to ensure comprehensive care and resources are accessible.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct professional, objective assessments of older adult clients and their families, including psychosocial history; in-person meeting; communicating with collaterals as needed (other family, care providers, facility staff, etc.)
  • Develop professional, effective relationships with clients, families, responsible parties, and care providers in all care settings.
  • Create and effectively communicate client-centered, professional, objective, creative recommendations for care, resources, education and support to clients and their families.
  • Assist in the implementation and oversight of recommendations (home care, assisted living, nursing home, etc.)
  • Provide client-centered problem-solving, ongoing support, and advocacy for clients as needed.
  • Arrange for and/or accompany clients to medical appointments, arrange transportation if needed, provide feedback to family, ensure that medical orders are followed through, as needed.
  • Provide support and education to family/loved ones coping with loss, dementia, illness, change, resistance.
  • Document billing and interventions daily.
  • Attend weekly in-person supervision with the Director of Clinical Services.
  • Attend monthly Group Supervision; staff meetings; facility tours.
  • Attend professional development programs sufficient to obtain and maintain licensure and certification.
  • Apply for and renew licensure and certification as required by relevant governing bodies.
  • Abide by Standards of Practice for Aging Life Care Professionals as determined by ALCA.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree preferred and licensure required in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience working with older adults and families.
  • Excellent clinical skills; knowledge of family dynamics and family systems.
  • Highly organized, ability to work in non-traditional, highly professional work environment, and manage fee-for service caseload effectively.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge and comfort using electronics including a “smart phone”, laptop/desktop computer.
  • Ability to drive with access to a vehicle.
  • Obtain and/or maintain membership in the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA).
  • Obtain and maintain certification as required by ALCA.
  • Maintain professional licensure as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being and growth

Job title

Life Care Manager, Waltham Territory

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$55 - $65 per hour

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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