Community Transition Liaison Case Asst.

Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.

Pittsfield (MA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. is seeking a CTLP Case Assistant to support the Community Transition Liaison by serving as an onsite contact in nursing facilities for residents, families, health care proxies, and staff during transitions to the community.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, coordination of services, and adherence to aging and disability best practices, with driving/travel required to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

High School diploma with 1 year of related work experience and/or interest in working with nursing facility residents including older adults or persons with disabilities who are transitioning from an institutional to a community setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as onsite point of contact in nursing facilities for residents, families, health care proxies, and NF staff related to transitions to the community.
Coordinate transitions from nursing facility to the community with care planning teams and community resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Aging & disability awareness

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Self-starter / initiative

Education

High School diploma with 1 year of related experience

Tools

MS Office

Database software

Job description

The CTLP Case Assistant supports the Community Transition Liaison to operate at the top of their role and responsibility acting as an onsite point of contact in nursing facilities (NF) for residents, families, health care proxy (HCP), and NF staff related to transitions from NF to the community.

Education/Experience Requirements

High School diploma with 1 year of related work experience and/or interest in working with nursing facility residents including older adults or persons with disabilities who are transitioning from an institutional to a community setting.

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with the elderly and disabled adults; strong sensitivity to aging and disability issues.
Crisis intervention/problem solving skills.
Ability to apply the practices, principles, and techniques used in professional social work.
Leadership ability; independent thinker; self-starter.
Proficiency in Microsoft office and experience using databases.

Benefits