Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator

Lifesteps Inc; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

All Abilities, Inc., a Lifesteps subsidiary, is hiring a full-time Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator to help participants transition from nursing facilities back into the community. The role includes coordinating housing, utilities, and funding options while working closely with nursing home staff and families.

The position requires travel up to 50% weekly within a 50-mile radius of Hazelton, PA, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Travel up to 50% per week within 50 miles of Hazelton, PA using personal vehicle; mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in finding housing and utilities options.
• Coordinate with nursing home staff and family members as needed.
• Check on waiver or income funding; coordinate with providers as required.
• May conduct case management in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Schuylkill, or Northumberland Counties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Travel up to 50 miles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Adobe PDF

Job description

Nursing Home Transition Service Coordinator

Full-time Regular Professional Hazelton, PA, US

Salary Range: $17.26 To $19.64 Annually

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 settingExperience 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.

EOE/ADA

All Abilities is a Drug Free Workplace

Full-Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday