Community Resource Specialist | PACE Program
On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Connect older adults with healthcare services, financial assistance, and community resources to support independent living. Coordinate care by linking participants, families, providers, and local agencies while helping seniors access housing, transportation, food, utility support, and public benefits like Medicaid and Medicare. Work collaboratively with nurses, social workers, and therapists to advocate for participant needs, educate families on available services, maintain documentation, and provide emotional support during challenging situations. This role improves quality of life and helps seniors avoid nursing home placement through comprehensive community-based support within the PACE program.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social work, healthcare, or a related field
- Experience working with older adults, healthcare, social services, case management, or community outreach
- Knowledge of community resources, Medicaid, Medicare, and public assistance programs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate services and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Organizational and documentation skills for maintaining participant records
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive participant information
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, gerontology, or a related field
- Previous experience in a PACE program, senior services, behavioral health, or healthcare setting
- Experience assisting clients with benefits applications and care coordination
- Bilingual communication skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records or healthcare documentation systems
- Crisis intervention or advocacy experience
- Knowledge of aging-related programs and long-term care services
- Strong networking skills and established connections with local community agencies
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