Elder Victims of Crime Wellness Coordinator

Why Join Us?

At AAAWA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping aging individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes, we are committed to providing high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in enhancing the lives of seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting them to live safely and comfortably at home.

We value our employees and offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow professionally. Benefits include:

• Affordable Insurance : Health insurance available for full-time employees.
• Paid Training : Get paid while attending mandatory training sessions that will help you succeed and advance in your role.
• Benefits: Receive Employer match for your retirement account.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO package in addition to 9 paid holidays annually.

Join us in making a difference and be part of an organization that truly cares about both its clients and its employees.

Job Title: ELDER VICTIMS OF CRIME WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Location : Fort Smith
Department : Grants & Housing
Reports To : Elder Victims of Crime Case Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Elder Victims of Crime Wellness Coordinator to provide individuals with support needed to cope with crime committed against the elderly by advising victims, providing education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocacy : Provide advocacy services and support to elder victims of crime for various things, including but not limited to, financial and insurance abuse scams. Provide appropriate intervention while empowering elder individuals to make decisions on their own behalf to decide on their path and their actions.
• Assessment : Assess immediate needs of clients and address them appropriately.
• Collaborate: Collaborate frequently with Agency staff members and outside organizations in the community to provide support to clients.
• Information & Referral: Provide information and referral services for victims and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information and resources to qualified victims and other clients that meet grant service requirements.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit and train volunteer advocates in accordance with policy guidelines.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance by documenting services provided via timely and accurate submission of reports tracking outreach and victim services. Communicates regularly with Supervisor regarding scheduling of events, outreach, and availability.
• Research: Research existing elder victim programs that can be implemented at the Agency.
• Presentations: Organizes and creates presentations within MS Office programs and Canva to further community knowledge of victimization and assistance available.
• Health Promotion: Schedules and completed blood pressure clinics while providing health promoting education.
• Medicare: Assists in providing Medicare updates and information to qualified individuals during Open Enrollment and to new beneficiaries.
• Older Americans Act: Maintains current knowledge of state and Older Americans Act regulations and requirements pertaining to senior centers in Arkansas.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational objectives.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to proficiently use and perform key functions of MS Office and Canva programs.
• Possess valid driver's license.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel out of the area and overnight.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.