INSTITUTE ON AGING Assessment Specialist Salary in the United States

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. In 2017, the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) determined that Institute on Aging (IOA) would implement the Support at Home Program (S@H). The goal of S@H is to serve eligible adults with disabilities and older adults living in the community by providing resources for needed home care that are not available through any other mechanisms due to affordability challenges. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts functional and financial needs assessments of adults with disabilities and older adults who have found it difficult to afford home care services to allow them to continue living independently in their homes, or to return to community living from institutional placement. Maintains monthly telephone contact with clients and/or third parties to monitor ongoing home care services, safety, and satisfaction, including psychosocial, health including mental health, situational, and environmental needs. Facilitates home care coordination and advocacy for operations and services to meet a client’s home care needs and promote stable community living and the values of dignity and aging in place. We encourage you to learn more about IOA by visiting us here. IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate. Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. A job with benefits that goes above and beyond. From competitive salaries to investment and retirement opportunities, we offer all our employees first-rate benefits. Coupled with outstanding health coverage, robust wellness programs, and additional perks like free yoga and massage therapy, we make a rewarding career even more rewarding.