Healthy Aging Specialist

Who We Are

DARTS is a community-based nonprofit that connects people to services and partnerships that improve their quality of life, help them age well, and enable them to engage in their community. DARTS provides a network of valuable information and resources to people of all ages and fosters the health of the community by helping people remain active and connected to one another. Our mission is to create connections that enrich aging. We use long term strategies and a roadmap to achieve the vision. We are a voice for aging in community and industry forums to influence policies affecting the senior services field.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers? Join DARTS and be part of a team that values dedication, compassion, and continuous improvement. Together, we can create connections that enrich the aging experience for older adults and their caregivers. At DARTS, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs. Enjoy ample paid time off to recharge and take care of yourself. Join a fabulous team of dedicated social workers who are as passionate about our mission as you are.

Wages and Benefits

$21.36 - $24.03 per hour; generous paid time off, plus 9 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays; competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short- and long-term disability insurance. DARTS sponsors a retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.

Schedule

This position works during normal business hours and will travel between the housing buildings, which are accessible, and the DARTS office.

A Typical Day in the Life...

A typical day as a Healthy Aging Specialist at DARTS provides an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers, and will include the following:

• Building rapport with clients to create a trusting and supportive relationship.
• Reducing isolation by connecting older adults with community resources and activities.
• Conducting thorough needs assessments to identify and address client requirements.
• Assisting clients with paperwork to simplify the process of obtaining services.
• Advocating for timely, adequate, and cost-effective provision of services to clients.
• Facilitating groups as needed.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience.
• You bring previous experience working with older adults.
• You have prior experience in senior living communities (preferred).
• You are bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• You possess strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• You excel at building rapport with older adults, including those facing mental health issues and other life challenges.
• You work independently and can adapt your methods as needed.
• You can write clear and informative case notes.
• You are proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• You have your own reliable transportation to travel among various offices.
• You maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality of client information.
• You bring strong problem-solving and customer service skills.

• You hold a valid driver's license and the ability to meet DARTS's driving record requirements, or access to reliable transportation. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of DARTS. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector:

individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

DARTS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.