Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator

Lifesteps, Inc.; Hazelton (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

All Abilities, Inc., a Lifesteps, Inc. subsidiary, seeks a full-time Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator to support participants in Hazelton, PA and surrounding counties.

The role focuses on determining individualized needs and coordinating services to transition from nursing facilities to the community. Responsibilities include housing and funding coordination, liaising with nursing home staff and families, and case management across several PA counties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned area up to 50% per week (within 50 miles of Hazelton, PA).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe PDF.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel for business using personal vehicle.
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required.
• Ability to work from home remotely with a dependable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with housing options.
• Coordinate with nursing home staff and participant family members as needed.
• Check on waiver or income funding and related supports.
• Conduct case management in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Schuylkill, or Northumberland Counties.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

MS Office

Driver's license

Clearances

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher in social services

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Adobe PDF

Job description

Service Coordinator, Nursing Home Transition (NHT)

All Abilities, Inc. has a long-standing history of providing service to those in need. With original roots in Southwestern Pennsylvania, All Abilities has expanded to provide service coordination to people across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All Abilities is committed to assuring those served live life to the fullest by coordinating necessary services that allow them to remain in their home and community while becoming as independent as possible.

All Abilities, Inc., a subsidiary of Lifesteps, is seeking a full-time Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator to work in or near the Hazelton, PA area.

The Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator (NHTSC) supports program Participants by helping to determine their individualized needs and receiving appropriate support to transition from a nursing facility back into the community. The NHTSC adheres to state and federal laws/regulations along with contractual obligations set forth by the contracted Health Plans/Managed Care Organization(s).

Job duties may include: Assist the participant with finding housing options, utility service options, coordinate with the nursing home staff and participant family members as needed, check on any waiver or income funding, etc. The NHTSC may conduct case management in Luzurne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Schuylkill, or Northumberland Counties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to travel throughout assigned area up to 50% per week (travel within 50 miles of Hazelton, PA) using a personal vehicle - mileage reimbursement available
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe PDF
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required
• Ability to work from home remotely with a dependable internet connection

Preferred:

• Associates degree or higher in social work, sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or related behavioral science
• Three (3) years’ experience in a social service or healthcare setting
• Experience with local housing markets and developing relationships with Providers
• Prior experience in providing Nursing Home Transition services
• Bi-lingual or Multilingual

Competitive benefit package includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; Paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays.