The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Nurse Work Care Consultant utilizes a person-centered approach to assess, monitor and coordinate plans of care to assist eligible individuals to live as independently as possible. The Care Consultant works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to coordinate Community Living Program functions with other AAA operations, state/federal initiatives, and to collaborate with our community partners.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Current Michigan Registered Nurse license is required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field is preferred.
Experience & Required Skills:
- Two to more years of professional experience in long term care, home health care and/or case/care management required.
- Background and experience in working with older adults and/or disabled adults strongly preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers, participants & those important to them, community partners, community agencies/organizations and others such as elected officials.
- Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and client tracking-type software systems.
- Strong sense of service and passion for the agency’s mission
- Strong organizational, administrative and person-centered approach
- Ability to work varied hours, as needed.
- Special Requirement: Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and reliable transportation, as work-related travel is required.
Salary and Fringe Benefits:
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week with a starting rate of $29.07 an hour. BHSJCHA offers a full range of fringe benefits including: Health, Dental, Optical, Life Insurances, Sick and Annual Leaves, an Employer Contributed Retirement Savings Plan, and Flexible Spending Plan.
To Apply: Resumes, along with two letters of reference can be submitted to:
Kayse O'Donnell
Human Resource Support Specialist
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
570 Marshall Rd Coldwater, MI 49036
odonnellk@bhsj.org