Elder Care Coordinator

Job Overview

The full-time elder care social worker will work alongside the elder care attorney, public benefits specialist, and practice manager to meet the needs of the firm’s clients. Specifically, the elder care social worker will be the clients’ main point of contact for all care-related questions, including assigned clients and potential clients.

Essential Job Functions (other duties may be assigned)

Client Services

• Serves as advocate and care specialist on the legal team
• Assesses client’s independence and ability for self-care and coordinates services with the client’s caregivers and family members
• Establishes a recommended plan of care with supportive, telephonic follow-up on a quarterly basis (or more as needed)
• Educates and supports clients and family members regarding aging issues, care at home, cost of care, placement options, and community resources
• Assists client and family members in understanding the long-term care and health care system, especially regarding long-term care placements
• Educates client and family members to become advocates for the client’s right to quality health care and long-term care
• Provides telephonic support when clients are in crisis to help the family find the best solution
• Assesses clients for decision-making capacity
• Coordinates document execution to be done in a timely manner for assigned clients

Practice-Related Services

• Supports other Hurley Elder Care Law staff members as needed
• Develops a working knowledge of all the areas of the law firm
• Participates in initial client meetings as necessary
• Participates in staff and client review meetings regularly
• Communicates changes in client status as well as community resources with staff
• Updates the client management system with changes in client status as well as community resources
• Engages in selective advocacy programs as appropriate and meaningful for the firm’s clients
• Provides telephone support while in the office (answering phones as a backup as needed)
• Develops and maintains excellent professional relations with appropriate staff members at community residential care facilities, hospitals, and other professionals who may assist you in better serving your clients.
• Engages in community outreach and education (seminars, speeches, workshops, etc.) as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work
• Current Georgia License to practice
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Proficient computer skills to efficiently complete tasks using Macs, iPhones, email, word processing, PowerPoint, and a client-management system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, families, and health care professionals
• Valid GA driver’s license and proof of insurance

• Ability to drive up to 100 miles from the office to see clients
• Knowledge of modern office equipment (i.e., fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.)
• Sound judgment with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• High degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail

Employment Type

Full-time based out of our main office in Vinings, GA.

Why Join Us?

At Hurley Elder Care Law, we foster a collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment. This role offers:

• The chance to contribute to meaningful work directly supporting clients and their families.
• A team-oriented atmosphere that values growth and learning.
• We offer the following to our team members:
  • ‪Paid Holidays, Accrued Paid Time Off
  • ‪Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • ‪Competitive Salary with 401k and Profit Sharing
  • Opportunities to learn and grow with the firm