Whatcom Community Educator

Bellingham, Washington, United States | Full-time

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Visiting Angels is looking to expand their senior care reach and looking to hire a Social Worker / Community Educator for Whatcom County.  Visiting Angels culture is based on the core value that everyone deserves to experience being treated with dignity and respect.  If you are excited to use your talents and skills in a way that will truly make a difference, then we are excited to meet you!
 
We are seeking someone who enjoys building relationships with referrers and families from within the community.  You might be working in the health care sector as a social worker and looking to expand your horizons.  We have a fantastic toolbox of resources that makes educating the community fun and easy.
 

Qualifications:

  • LMSW, LBSW, preferred with experience in the senior care industry

  • Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, LPN, RN considered
  • Exceptional presentation skills and highly organized
  • Experience with PowerPoint
  • Experience with the elderly preferred
  • Passion for the elderly a must
 

Here's why you'll love working with us:

  • Unlimited Earning Potential

  • that's right... Unlimited Earning Potential
  • Flexible Schedule with Work/Life Balance
  • Health Insurance (with Dental & Vision benefits)
  • Stability and Job Security
  • A Healthy, Positive Work Environment
  • You'll feel Appreciated & Valued
 
Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
  • Identify all local influence centers (hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living with rehabilitation or respite care, doctor's offices and other health providers) to determine lead sources.
  • Build and maintain database of potential referrers.
  • Conduct training sessions to professionals and families that focus on dementia care and Parkinson’s disease care.
  • Personally visit and arrange meetings with people responsible for or in a position to refer clients; this includes private, public, and non-profit organizations.
  • Attend trade shows, conferences and networking events representing Visiting Angels services. Network with others in the industry to develop additional lead sources.
  • Manage periodic on-call calls with internal staff.
  • Maintain and manage a (CRM) Customer Relationship Management System to track leads and follow-up on leads.
  • Achieve weekly visit frequency with key targets and deliver messaging as per our marketing program.
  • Use tracking sheets to record activity and submit to manager weekly.
  • Meet with manager weekly to discuss opportunities, referrals status, activity, etc.
Base Pay is $55k to $65k per year, plus commission
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