Transitional Assistant Coordinator- Middlesex area

Guardian Angel Senior Services; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Senior Services in Malden, MA, is looking for a Transitional Assistant Coordinator to assist adults with disabilities in their transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living. This role involves helping with housing searches and maintaining communication with case managers.

Applicants should have a college degree in a human service field and experience in community-based services. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are necessary. We maintain a commitment to equality and do not discriminate against any individual.

Qualifications

• College degree (preferably in a human service field) required.
• Experience providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living.
• Attend housing appointments and meetings with participants.
• Document direct services and participant communications.

Skills

Community-based services experience

Effective communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

College degree in human service field

Job description

Our Mission

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.

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 of 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; 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.