Family Caregiver Support Program Advocate

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Employer

South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments

Start Date

April 13, 2021

Location

Greenville, South Carolina

Position Description

ACOG is seeking a Family Caregiver Support Program Advocate to advocate for individuals who provide
care for a family member in their home within the six-county South Carolina Appalachian Region. This
position will provide information and assistance about community resources and authorize funding for
appropriate services as defined under the Older American Act and State Revenue. The Family Caregiver
Support Program Advocate will conduct interviews and assessments over the phone and eventually in
person as COVID restrictions allow. Prioritizing services, processing invoices, and balancing a budget is
required for this position. Qualified applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in social work, public health, nursing,
accounting, or a related field; OR equivalent combinations of training and experience with demonstrated
competence to fulfill duties assigned to this position. Candidates who have Certified Nursing Assistant or
related experience are preferred, and Certified Dementia Trainers are preferred. Must become State Health
Insurance Plan (SHIP) certified and Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) certified within one
year of hire

Application Deadline

April 12, 2021

How to Apply

Appalachian Council of Governments
Attn: Tim Womack
30 Century Circle
Greenville, SC 29607
(twomack@scacog.org)