Careers
We offer our employees:
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacations, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Prescription benefits
- Health, vision, dental, & life insurance
- Long term disability
- 403b retirement plan
- Flextime scheduling and hybrid work
- Training opportunities
- And much more!
Employment
We are a team-oriented employer that makes a difference every day in the lives of those at risk of losing their independence. We have more than 170 full – and part-time employees who believe deeply in our mission. We employ people in care management, options counseling, transportation, clerical roles, accounting, guardianship, volunteer support, caregiver programming, marketing and more.
Current Open Positions:
Responsible for assessing individuals’ needs providing information and referral services through the Aging & Disability Resource Center, writing and monitoring service plans, and utilizing resources within guidelines. Provide support to options counselors when county volume is high to reduce the amount of time to complete referrals. Work involves information and assistance, options counseling and community relation development. Travel within LifeStream’s twelve (12) counties required.
Client Intake and Assessment
- Conduct initial assessments to determine client needs
- Assess client situations to determine need and provide resources as appropriate
- Develop care plans for assigned clients including informal supports
- Monitor care plans on the schedules indicated by funding sources
- Conduct PASRR screenings according to time frames
- Complete adult and child protective services and referrals as assigned
- Maintain client documentation and files according to program/agency standards
- Prepare daily, monthly, yearly scheduling system to monitor dates of assessments, reassessments, and updates
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Follow HIPAA guidelines
- Demonstrate ability to provide competent information and referral services to inquirers
- Implement ADRC service timely for all client referrals
- Attend all scheduled training/meetings including state licensure/certification
- Assist with identifying participants in grant projects or special programs
- Assist other ADRC departments as needed
Resource Development/Management
- Accurately record time and tasks according to agency and funding source guidelines
- Display competence for all guidelines, rules/instructions for Medicaid Waiver, CHOICE, SSBG, Title III, PASRR, and Caregiver
- Promote private pay services for all programs sponsored by LifeStream
- Assist in training new care managers
- Be certified as a SHIP counselor
- Assist in entry and updates for ADRC database
Community Relations
- Develop and maintain working relationships with area organizations and service providers
- Demonstrate agency’s customer service standards
- Conduct outreach activities for service referrals
- Participate in advocacy activities as assigned
- Visit assigned nursing facilities and hospitals to assist in providing options counseling to individuals
- Staff area health fairs
- Facilitate the distribution of information to area focal points
- Receive and respond to walk-ins
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this (non-clinical) job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, gerontology, a valid IN RN license or a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two (2) years full-time, direct service experience with the elderly or disabled which includes assessment, care plan development and monitoring; or a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. Must meet experience requirements outlined by the Division of Aging for A & D Medicaid Waiver, SSBG/Title III, CHOICE, and TBI Waiver. Must be able to be certified in SHIP counseling. LSW preferred.
LifeStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Internships
Our internship opportunities are a great way to learn valuable skills and help those in need. We work with our interns to ensure a quality experience that will help prepare you the steps ahead. We offer various kinds of internships in social work, marketing, accounting, graphic design, and non-profit support. We also coordinate with you regarding academic schedules, class credit, and other considerations.
Internship Areas of Interest:
Social Services / Care Management
- Client intake/assessment to determine client needs & develop plan of care
- Resource development & management to understand community resources
- Case Management for in-home service clients to access necessary assistance to remain as independent as possible
Administration
- Provide support in nonprofit administration duties
- Answering phones, data entry, conference coordination, meeting organization, etc.
- Attend local meetings with leadership or staff as available and drafting meeting notes.
- Coordinate, create, and update project communications including updating and compiling print materials for meetings and speaking events
Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Compensation and Benefits
- HR Policies
- HRIS
Finance
- Assist with financial reports
- Help with accounts receivable, payable, & bank statement reconciliation
- Data entry
- Credit checks
Public Relations / Marketing
- Develop, prepare, & edit content for social media
- Prepare & execute special mailings
- Assist in writing press releases & advocacy alerts
- Assist in preparing & organizing special events
Development / Fundraising
- Assist with fundraising event logistics & planning
- Help with donor relations & cultivation
- Assist with grant proposals
- Provide support for corporate sponsor campaigns
Graphic Design
- Design templates for marketing presentations
- Website Updating
- Presentation Visuals
Social Services / Care Management
- Client intake/assessment to determine client needs & develop plan of care
- Resource development & management to understand community resources
- Case Management for in-home service clients to access necessary assistance to remain as independent as possible
Administration
- Provide support in nonprofit administration duties
- Answering phones, data entry, conference coordination, meeting organization, etc.
- Attend local meetings with leadership or staff as available and drafting meeting notes.
- Coordinate, create, and update project communications including updating and compiling print materials for meetings and speaking events
Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Compensation and Benefits
- HR Policies
- HRIS
Finance
- Assist with financial reports
- Help with accounts receivable, payable, & bank statement reconciliation
- Data entry
- Credit checks
Public Relations / Marketing
- Develop, prepare, & edit content for social media
- Prepare & execute special mailings
- Assist in writing press releases & advocacy alerts
- Assist in preparing & organizing special events
Development / Fundraising
- Assist with fundraising event logistics & planning
- Help with donor relations & cultivation
- Assist with grant proposals
- Provide support for corporate sponsor campaigns
Graphic Design
- Design templates for marketing presentations
- Website Updating
- Presentation Visuals
Are you interested in becoming a LifeStream intern?