Simmons College School of Social Work

Elder Services Coordinator

Hiring Company: Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA

Job Description

To assess elderly for all Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly programs; to coordinate and monitor the participation of elders in the various programs; and to advocate with external agencies on behalf of the elders, when necessary.

Major Duties:

1. Visit elderly:  to perform intakes of new referrals, and to make assessments as to appropriate placement in LBFE programs, and visit unmatched elders.

2. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to match elders with volunteers and monitor progress of the relationships.

3. Invite elders to participate in holiday programs and social events, coordinate responses, and report to Assistant Director on needs for these events.

4. Plan with Assistant Director and the Volunteer Coordinator the coordination of all program events.

5. Monitor elders’ participation in all programs.

6. Act a liaison with other elder service agencies, hospitals, etc.

7. Work as advocate, as needed, for our elderly friends to assure access to appropriate elder services.

8. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator in the recruitment, interviewing, placement and  evaluation of work study, coop, field study and student interns.

9. Work closely with staff in all matters relating to program, volunteers, elderly, development,  office procedures, etc. as needed.

10. Work all major holidays.  We provide visits and meals to 400-500 elders on Thanksgiving,  Christmas, and Easter/Passover.

11. Maintain files on all elders in programs and compile statistics in timely fashion.

Requirements/Qualifications

1. Love for the elderly
2. College degree
3. Familiarity with elder services
4. Computer proficiency
5. Willingness to drive agency vehicle for various programs.
6. Team player
7. Organizational skills

Contact Information

Resume and cover letter with salary requirements should be sent to: www.boston.littlebrothers.org 

Resource Specialist

Hiring Company: Children's Hospital
Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

32 hours/ week, Monday-Thursday 3:00-10:00, Friday 3:00-9:30

For the eleventh year in a row, Children's Hospital Boston has been ranked the best hospital specializing in pediatric care in the nation, according to a survey by U.S. News & World Report. It is the largest pediatric medical center in the United States and is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School (HMS). In addition to providing comprehensive health care to children in our inpatient and outpatient facilities, many of our full-time physicians hold faculty appointments at HMS.

The Children’s Hospital Emergency Psychiatry Service is seeking applicants with an interest in mental health/psychiatry/social work for the position of Resource Specialist. The Resource Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist patients in psychiatric crisis and their families.  S/he is responsible for gathering initial information from families and assisting clinicians during the emergency evaluation process.  The Resource Specialist will become familiar with psychiatric services both inside and outside the hospital, and will work in conjunction with the clinical staff to help connect families to appropriate care.  Opportunities are also available for involvement in ongoing research projects.  Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.

This is a permanent benefited position.  It is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in eventually pursuing an advanced degree in a mental health field.  This position requires a 2 year commitment.

 

Contact Information

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: Kate Ginnis, LICSW, Associate Director of Emergency Psychiatry, Children's Hospital Boston, Katherine.ginnis@childrens.harvard.edu

Salary Information: Generous benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement for qualified programs.