Information and Referral Specialist - West Palm Beach, United States - Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc.

Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc.

Verified Company

West Palm Beach, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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Job Description_

This position provides information and referral services to callers needing information or assistance in regards to matters affecting seniors, persons with a disability aged 18-59 and/or their caregivers.

Using a data base of resources and service providers, specialists provide accurate information to callers in response to requests for information and services available in Palm Beach, Martin, St.

Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

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Position is required to:_

Intervene on behalf of individuals to help them establish eligibility for or obtain needed services when they have been denied benefits or services to which they are entitled, or when they need assistance to communicate their needs to a service provider
Recognize when a caller is experiencing a crisis and provide appropriate assistance and referral
Maintain confidential records and databases
Follow up with each referral (within 14 business days). If the need has not been met, additional referrals should be made if appropriate

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Qualifications_

GED or HS Diploma and a minimum of two (2) years experience in information and referral services, case management, social services, call center services or related work experience OR
Associates Degree
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
Bilingual in Creole/English a plus

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