Options Counselor - VDC Program - Newport News Office NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 9 / 4 / 2025

Overview

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking an individual to serve as the Options Counselor for the Veteran's Directed Care (VDC) Program to provide case management and service coordination for eligible clients.

Responsibilities

As the Options Counselor for the VDC Program, you will be instrumental in advising veterans and / or their caregivers of the services and resources available to support aging in place, and utilize interview skills to screen and complete assessments, provide options counseling, and develop comprehensive plans of care / service plans for veterans.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants with any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, or related field. Applicant needs to be experienced with working with seniors and / or disabled adults, case management, excellent interviewing, oral, and written communication skills, and effective use of computers, software, and mobile technology. Applicants must also have the ability to model our values, and be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Benefits

In addition to our highly accessible central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, medical, dental, and vision coverage, vacation and sick leave, agency paid life insurance, 403b plans, paid holidays, and an inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.

Full-time, M-F, 8 : 30 am – 5 : 00 pm, 40 hours / week.

Individuals age 60+ are encouraged to apply.

Senior Friendly Workplace, Inclusive Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer, Drug free workplace.

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