Careers

Avenidas Village, a major program of Avenidas, is looking for the right person to expand and support its program of member activities.  Avenidas Village is a “virtual” community of seniors leading active and healthy lives as they live independently in their own homes.  An important goal of the Village program is to increase the sense of community and mutual support among Village members through an enhanced social activity program, which will also be a component of increased outreach to potential new members.  We intend to expand our social calendar with additional cultural and leisure opportunities in community locations as well as at the Avenidas site.  The Social Events Coordinator, in consultation with Village members and staff, will develop our activities calendar, handle all planning and execution of social events, and assist in publicizing events via various outlets including social media.

The Village program should be a dynamic composite of activities and services, always seeking to expand and adapt to the changing needs and preferences of the Village members.  This means that the Village must have in place mechanisms for understanding these needs and preferences as well as the efficacy of program elements to satisfy them.

The position is currently funded for one year with the possibility of continuing if funds are available. As such, this is a  16-hour per week, hourly, unbenefited temporary spot, paying $22-$24 per hour (DOE), which reports to the Director of Avenidas Village.  Core work hours are expected on-site during Avenidas open hours of  M-F, 9-5, with specific work hours to be decided between the Director and the successful candidate. Some evening/weekend event hours may be required.

Examples of Current Village Activities and Services

• Special Interest Groups: Current events discussion, Village Walkers, Book Group
• Neighborhood member groups: “Neighborhood Cluster” members plan outings and activities together
• Volunteer Opportunities: Med-Pal service, transportation
• Site- or Community-based activities: Monthly Lunch Bunch (local restaurants), Holiday Party, museum tours, concerts, Vistas lecture program, Game Night

Overall Job Responsibilities

In collaboration with Village staff and member volunteers:

• Initiate, test, and implement new activities for the benefit of Village members
• Coordinate and improve existing activities for the benefit of Village members
• Communicate to Village members the full range of activities that are available
• Measure the needs and preferences of Village members for new activities
• Evaluate member satisfaction with existing activities and services

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Plan the logistics, scheduling, and budget for Village social activities
• Work with Avenidas staff to recruit, train, assign, and evaluate member volunteers to support the social program
• Develop lecture series on specific topics, identify/invite notable speakers
• Manage the scheduling, marketing, and evaluation of Special Interest Groups
• Create articles and reports on social activities and events for the Village newsletter and other publications
• Promote events via social media

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years relevant experience in managing and coordinating social events for groups
• Knowledge of the local area and community events/activities of potential interest to members
• Experience working with active seniors and supporting community engagement opportunities
• Experienced working within established budgets; adept in all generally used office applications (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel etc.)

Interested parties should email interest/resume to hr@avenidas.org .

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to mid-peninsula adults and caregivers. Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs. The Rose Kleiner Center provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent adults and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Social Services has oversight of all potential and active participants enrolled in and referred to ARKC.  The Director is a member of the Rose Kleiner Leadership and Multi-Disciplinary Teams.  The Director assists with strategic planning for ARKC operations.  The Social Work department, under the Director, is responsible for all psychosocial assessments and reassessments and works with Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to develop a comprehensive and collaborative Person-Centered Plan of Care.  This is a full-time, exempt position with supervisory duties. This position’s regular schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:30am-5:00pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for supervision and oversight of Social Work, and Program Assistant, including oversight of intake coordination and assessment processes.
• Assist Program Director and other Leadership Team members with program development and improvements.
• Collaborate with Avenidas Leadership Team members to bridge ARKC with other Avenidas Programming.
• Acts as liaison between participants, families and team members. Assist with customer services issues as they arise.
• Participate in all scheduled Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Facilitate meetings as needed.
• Perform Social Worker responsibilities including evaluating psychosocial needs of incoming candidates and current participants, develop participant plan of care, provide counseling to participants and caregivers, record progress notes.
• Collaborate with Activity department and other MDT members to develop new programming to meet the psychosocial and psychoeducational needs of our participants.
• Develop and facilitate Men’s Group and other small groups (for example: Veteran’s group, Early Dementia group) based on participant needs. Collaborate with team members accordingly.
• Train and oversee Program Social Worker and any social work students given placement at ARKC.
• Assist with Program Social Worker coverage as needed in areas of intake, screening, and initial Home Visit. Conduct additional home visits based on person-centered care plan.
• Attend and participate in community meetings, conferences, trainings and other appropriate outreach and education events.
• Assist with lunchtime food service and with the loading and unloading of vans as needed.
• Collaborate with family and other community resources to ensure the health and safety of our participants.
• Provide caregiver support through weekly caregiver support group and one on one support dependent on availability and needs of caregivers.
• Serve as resource for other team members in terms of working with participant’s mood and behavior offering intervention as needed.
• Communicates assignments and coordinates referrals for Psych Consult.
• Assists Program Social Worker with discharge plans, participants holds as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Shows initiative
• Demonstrates creative, person-centered care planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in Social Work (MSW) from accredited university with three years experience in social work in a health care setting.

One year supervisory experience preferred.

One year experience with older adults required.

Bilingual a plus; Mandarin or Spanish preferred.

Driver’s License:         CA driver’s license with auto insurance.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to klugo@avenidas.org or call 650-289-5498.

Agency Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs.  The Rose Kleiner Center in Mountain View provides Adult Day Health Care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.

General Position Description

Looking for a Registered California state licensed Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Day Health Care Center as an Independent Contractor. The OT is responsible for the assessment of referred participants that require rehabilitation services including: direct care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation. Establish and administer an Individual Care Plan with specific goals determined according to the participants’ capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Manager of Health Services. Supervises Rehabilitation Aides. Reports to Manager of Health Services. This is a contracted, part-time, hourly, position during our hours of operation, Tuesday and Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm (with some flexibility). Hours may vary based on participant caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Person-Centered Care Planning for incoming and active participants.
• Member of the Multidisciplinary Team and assist with carrying out team’s plan of care.
• Provide Activities of Daily Living care to day health care participants as needed for assessment of participant and training of staff (grooming, dressing, hygiene).
• Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
• Contribute to the welcoming environment, assisting participants as needed.
• Supervise participants throughout the Center to insure their safety, proper care, and comfort.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Ability to safely move upwards of 75 pounds.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all tasks performed. Avenidas reserves the right to change job descriptions, or work hours as required.

Requirements include:

Must have graduated from an accredited school.

Current California state license as a Registered Occupational Therapist/OT

Develop a plan of care for each patient.

Provide skilled occupational therapy services / interventions

Ability to assess participant needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.

Interested parties shall contact Director of Health Services at 650-289-5497 or rrayadurg@avenidas.org. Position open until filled.

Position Summary

Provide general supervision and assistance to participants in classes and activities at the Center. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position. The schedule is on an “as-needed” basis. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival; help participants to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables (for morning social and lunch times).
• Set up rooms for the scheduled classes and activities.
• Supervise the participants in classes, activities, and social time to insure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.
• Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including daily charting participation and level of interest.
• Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting as needed.
• Move tables and chairs as needed.
• Cooperate with staff and volunteers to implement daily activities plan.
• Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.
• Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CNA strongly desired; CNA applicants need an active Nursing Aide Certification for California.
• Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.
• Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Desire to learn more about caring for this population.
• Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin) preferred, but not required
• This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be!

Interested parties shall contact the Center at laustin@avenidas.org or (650) 289-5491.
Position open until filled.

Agency Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs.  The Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center (ARKC) provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.

General Position Description

Working on an On-Call basis, under the supervision of the Health Services Director or the RN in charge, the LVN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the participants attending the program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering routine and prn medications to participants with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor participants for effects and side effects of medications.
• Monitor medication supply for expiration, refills, etc. contacting caregivers when appropriate.
• Treatments are administered according to participant care plans which include but are not limited to: glucose testing, skin and wound care, gastrostomy feeding, colostomy care.
• Assist RN in triage process, recording history and obtaining vital signs.
• Assist participants in bathroom as needed.
• Keeping other nursing and program staff updated with changes.

Qualifications

LVN License, Ideally, experience working with frail elders in a health care setting.

Compensation

$25 per hour, non-benefitted, on an On-Call basis.