Information and Referral Specialist

Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc.
Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2024 CLOSED ON 4/15/2024

Job Posting for Information and Referral Specialist at Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc.

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.

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

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
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish/English a plus
  • Bi-lingual in Creole/English a plus

Work Remotely

  • Yes - after in house training period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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