Elder Justice Advocate

Join Saint Elizabeth Community in our mission to provide compassionate care to older adults and people with physical disabilities.

The Elder Justice Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and coordinated services to meet the needs of elder victims of abuse in our community-based program and shelter program.

• Provide shelter and community-based victim services to elder victims of abuse.
• Assess an elder's need for shelter, admission eligibility, and work with the facility to transition the elder into shelter.
• Develop and implement a safety and care plan addressing basic, legal, health, and mental health needs.
• Coordinate services and resources with state and community agencies to meet the elder's needs.
• Convene Community Resource Teams as needed to address the care, services, and safety planning for elder victims.
• Accompany law enforcement on safety check visits and accompany elder victims to the ER upon request.
• Provide elder abuse education and safety planning for all elders.
• Advocate for legal services and assist with issues of Temporary Protective Orders, Victim's Compensation, victim impact statements, and accompany elder victims through the court and prosecution process.
• Provide follow-up services to elder victims once discharged from the program.
• Maintain detailed case records and provide reports.

• Bachelor's Degree, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years working with elders.
• Prior case management experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a registered, insured vehicle.

We are a non-profit, independent, locally owned and operated community, providing quality care since 1882 to older adults and people with physical disabilities.

With our mission of caring, we are committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling options, high-quality health insurance, and career advancement opportunities.