Organizational Overview: Empowered Aging is a regional nonprofit serving seniors and families in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties. Empowered Aging is dedicated to ensuring dignity and quality of life for older adults through a variety of community based and congregate living programs. Current programs include; Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance, Elder Abuse, Healthcare Career Pathway, Elder Justice Lunch and Learn. Empowered Aging was founded in 1991 and has a long history of advocating and protecting the rights of older and adults with disabilities. After nearly six years of dramatic growth, expanding to serve three counties and deliver multiple programs, Empowered Aging is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader to oversee its programming and staff.

Vision: Creating communities where all can age with dignity, justice and respect

Mission: Empowered Aging empowers individuals and their families as they navigate the aging continuum, through person centered advocacy, education and collaborative leadership.

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Victim Support Coordinator provides support to the first of its kind program in Solano County bringing together public and private partners to develop a strategy for education, prevention, and response to elder and dependent adult abuse. The Victim Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings with the Elder Justice Program Manager and offers a first point of contact for victims of elder and dependent abuse at the Solano Family Justice Center and the Empowered Aging office. The Victim Support Coordinator works with collaborative partners to provide all the necessary services for an elder or dependent adult victim to be able to recover and heal from abuse.

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and follow agency health guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Co-facilitate and coordinate monthly multidisciplinary team meetings

Become familiar with a broad range of resource and provides and build contact to grow to network or resources and providers for victims of elder and dependent adult abuse

Develop and provide presentations to community partners and community members on elder and dependent adult abuse and prevention

Coordinate and provide services that are client centered

Become familiar with the restraining order process and provide court accompaniment with clients

Regularly attend outreach events, resource fairs and community meetings to educate and provide awareness about the program for both in person events and virtually

Maintain ongoing excellent communication with supervisor keeping them informed of case status/caseload

Assist victims in completing the necessary applications and documents to obtain needed services

Use case management tracking systems for client intake, case notes, and services and referrals

EXPERIENCE

Experience or education in the social or health services field.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of issues affecting elder and dependent adults and risk factors for abuse and neglect

Reliable Transportation and Proof of Insurance

Must provide your own transportation

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and to represent the organization in a positive manner

Respect for an understanding of diverse cultures, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Must be able to receive a criminal records clearance

Ability to work independently and support the overall program objectives with limited guidance

Dedicated to overall mission of the organization and committed to working as part of a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspaceand other standard office equipment and database management

Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks

Ability to work additional or irregular hours such as early morning, evening hours, and weekends as required

COMPENSATION$30 per hour

REPORTS TO:

Elder Justice Program Manager

SCHEDULEThis position is scheduled for M-F 8am-5pm, with some additional flexibility following the completion of the first 90 days.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Empowered Aging is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. Empowered Aging’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, and social, educational and recreational programs. The Executive Director shall act as the responsible agent in the full implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.