Community Services Specialist - Androscoggin County - Full-time / Hybrid Position

Do you have a passion for helping older adults remain independent in their homes and communities? SeniorsPlus is looking for you! We have an immediate opening for a Community Services Specialist in Androscoggin County. This is a full-time, hybrid position (40 hours/week) where you'll make a real impact supporting older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families. As a team member of the Community Services Department, responsibilities include : Providing information, advocacy, counseling, and assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families. Supporting clients in identifying and accessing community-based services and in planning for long-term support needs. Performing comprehensive client assistance services, including information sharing, needs assessment, education on long-term care options, and future planning. Providing counseling and referrals, ensuring clients and families are linked to needed services. Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting community awareness of long-term care planning. Serving as a collaborative liaison with community health and human service organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, social work, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for licensure preferred. 1-3 years of professional experience in case management, social work, nursing, gerontology, health services, or related human services field preferred. Valid Maine State driver's license. Must receive favorable results from driver's license, reference, and criminal conviction background checks for any offer of employment.

Benefits:

13 paid Holidays and generous Earned Benefit time Health insurance Dental insurance Vision program Life insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Reimbursement Accounts Pension Plan Employee assistance program

Schedule & Pay:

8-hour shifts

• Monday to Friday $23.45
• $26.41/per hour
• based on qualifications and experience Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to jobs@seniorsplus.

org or:

Human Resources SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon Road Lewiston, ME 04240 SeniorsPlus is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.45

• $26.

41 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lewiston, ME 04240