Community Transition Coordinator

Council On Aging; Blue Ash (OH); Remote; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Community Transition Coordinator to assist in transitioning nursing home residents back to the community. This full-time role focuses on utilizing community resources and advocacy to ensure the needs of clients are met through personalized assessments and education on available programs.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunities for professional development

Health, dental and vision care

Generous paid time off

Pension plan with annual contributions

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in medical social work and/or geriatrics required (minimum 1 year).
• Ohio Social Worker or RN licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Complete person-centered assessments in Nursing Facilities.
• Educate clients and caregivers on eligibility and resources.
• Develop relationships with medical and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Understanding of healthcare system

Relationship development

Knowledge of older adult issues

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Ohio Licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse

Job description

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Work Location:

Remote except for when conducting client visits or participating in required in-person meetings or training sessions.

Community Transitions Coordinator

Status: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Pay Range: $44,600.00 - $58,000.00

Work Location:

Remote except for when conducting client visits or participating in required in-person meetings or training sessions.

Job Summary

Responsible for working to transition Nursing Facility residents (Home First) and Home

Choice clients back to community settings by utilizing specialized community resources,

advocacy, and assessment skills while ensuring the needs of consumers and caregivers are

met.

Essential Functions

• Completing person-centered assessments in a Nursing Facility to provide long-term care options to clients and their care givers on potential programs and resources which can assist the client to meet his/her needs in the community.
• Educating and assisting individuals and his/her legal guardians, authorized representatives, and/or caregivers on program eligibility, participation, expectations, rights, and resources.
• Developing relationships with hospital discharge planners, PCPs, Nursing Facilities and social workers
• Identifying potential clients for transition to a community setting.
• Identifying services required for successful transition to home and facilitates referrals to COA.
• Providing client with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf of the client.
• Working with Nursing Facilities and Caregivers to promote return to the community following hospitalization/NF stays when appropriate.
  
  

Required Education, Licensing & Certifications

• Ohio Licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse licensure in good standing with the credentialing board.
  
  

Experience

• At least one year of experience in medical social work and/or geriatrics.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of the health care system and its components including sites of care, delivery models, and the roles of various providers and health care professionals.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and their caregivers.
• A good working knowledge and understanding of issues related to the older adult population.
• Ability to manage a caseload and complete Nursing Facility visits and phone contacts both as required and as needed to assess program eligibility and ongoing service eligibility for identified/continued needs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren Counties.
• Proficient computer skills including the Windows operating systems, MS Word, MS Excel, data entry and the ability to learn new software applications as needed
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for professional development
• LISW Group Supervision
• Opportunities to advocate and participate in community events for the older adult and disabled population
• Business Casual work environment
• Health, dental and vision care
• Health savings account
• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each calendar year
• Generous paid time off
• Pension plan with annual 6% company contribution based on vesting schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• More!
  
  

Council on Aging is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Council on Aging considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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