Transitional Assistant Coordinator

Guardian Angel Senior Services; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Canada is looking for a Transitional Assistant Coordinator to assist individuals with disabilities in transitioning from skilled nursing facilities to community living. Responsibilities include collaborating with discharge planners, tracking participant progress, and providing support in housing searches. A college degree in a human services field and experience with community-based services are preferred. This role values effective communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living.
• Collaborate with discharge planners and case managers.
• Document services, expenses, and communication related to participants.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management techniques

Experience with housing

Education

College degree in human services field

Job description

OUR MISSION:
Is to provide home care service with love; to enhance the quality of living through our attentive yet subtle style of care; to maintain their dignity and their independence while serving their needs with honor and integrity. After all, it is their home!

Job Description:
The Transitional Assistant Coordinators will assist Guardian Angel in services for adults with developmental disabilities, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and adolescents with brain injury.

• This position must be motivated by being an instrumental part of giving a participant at a facility level of care the opportunity to rejoin community living with support in place to live a safe and fulfilling life.
• Work collaboratively and under the instructions of discharge planners and State Case Managers,
• Assist in the execution of service plans designed to develop, maintain, and/or maximize the participant's independent functioning in self-care, physical, and emotional growth, socialization, communication, and vocational skills.

Responsibilities:
The TA Coordinator position involves assisting with participant transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living with appropriate support.
Transitional Assistance Coordinator can include any or all the following:

• Assisting with housing search, voucher and housing applications.
• Attending housing appointments with participant for housing authorities, such as an ID or Social Security Card.
• Setting up apartments as preferred by participant.
• Maintaining active communication with MRC case manager with updates on participant.
• Attending transition meetings prior to participant discharge.
• Tracking and documenting direct services, housing application, shopping expenses and all communication related to participants.
• Initiating home assessments on housing space for suitable housing goods and furnishings.
• Purchasing furniture, housing goods and all essential items based on Participant preferences.
• Setting up utilities services as needed.
• Adequately updating services activity log, delivery reports and submitting reimbursement in a timely fashion.

Requirements:

• Have a college degree (preferably in a human service field), plus experience in providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and a reliable clean, insured vehicle must be willing to travel (mileage will be reimbursed).
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Utilize effective time management techniques to ensure tasks are prioritized, and agreed deadlines are met.
• Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts and agency policies.
• Always respects and maintains client’s confidentiality.
• Can communicate effectively in the language and communication style of the participants to whom they provide services and his or her family.
• Experience with housing preferred

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.