Caregiver Program Specialist

Caregiver Program Specialist $28.58/hour

Position Summary

This position’s primary role is conducting initial assessments of caregivers’ needs and providing ongoing support to caregivers in compliance with the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) and agency guidelines. This position will also provide back-up support to the Home Care Department with initial intakes as needed.

Principal Accountabilities

• Caregiver Support/Assistance
• Provides personal assistance in connecting caregivers with resources and services
• Provides one-on-one counseling, coaching, and case-management
• Conducts caregiver assessments and develops caregiver actions plans
• Facilitates family meetings
• Maximizes service options available
• Maintains a list of local resources including support groups, memory cafés, and gatherings
• Connects caregivers to other community resources as needed (e.g., professional counseling

• Training/Education
• Identifies, refers, and/or coordinates and facilitates caregiver training in group settings or for

• individuals
• Utilizes evidence-based programs (e.g., Powerful Tools for Caregivers) and other programs

viewed as successful for maximum benefit to caregivers.

• Support Group
• Makes referrals to community support groups operated outside of the ASAP
• Assists existing or new support groups with logistics, content, materials, etc.

• Information Services/Outreach
• Builds relationships with local service providers, employers, and community groups
• Conducts caregiver informational sessions in the community, e.g., at Councils on Aging, public

• and private workplaces, etc.
• Promotes caregiver outreach using a broad range of local contacts and media
• Distributes caregiver information and materials to community locations, e.g., libraries,