The Direct Care Workforce Issues Intersection of Workforce Aging Disability Health Care Low Income
The direct care workforce is often viewed in the frame of health care delivery. This Philanthropy New York panel on February 6, 2014 will provide a different lens — a view of aides or paraprofessionals as the working poor and a critical workforce need — with policy implications. The event will be held at Philanthropy NY from 2:45pm - 5:00pm ET.
FOR PHILANTHROPY NY MEMBERS ONLY.
The direct care workforce is often viewed in the frame of health care delivery. This Philanthropy New York panel will provide a different lens — a view of aides or paraprofessionals as the working poor and a critical workforce need — with policy implications.
The facts are startling: One out of every seven low-wage workers in New York City is a home care aide. Their needs are poorly addressed and potential largely untapped at a time when the aging demographic is anticipated to double. The direct care workforce also represents a sector among the highest for projected job growth; the 2010 national employment estimate for the direct care workforce surpasses 3.3 million, with projected demand calling for an additional 1.6 million new positions by 2020. Opportunities exist to leverage their potential in health care redesign efforts aimed at supporting better care at lower costs.
Designed for trustees and program staff, this session will tie direct care workforce issues into recommendations for funders. New York Times reporter Paula Span (The New Old Age Blog) and leading experts will address how to achieve quality jobs and quality care through comprehensive efforts to support the direct care workforce.
Presenters
Introductory Remarks
Brief Welcome
- Bret Halverson, Consultant, New York City Workforce Funders
- Clara Miller, President, F. B. Heron Foundation
Panelists
- Amy Berman (Moderator), Senior Program Officer, John A. Hartford Foundation
- Steven Dawson, Strategic Advisor, PHI
- Clara Miller, President, F. B. Heron Foundation
- Paula Span, Reporter, New York Times
Date: 2/6/2014
Time: 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Philanthropy New York, 4th Floor, 79 Fifth Ave., NYC
