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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is hiring a Director of Resident Transition Services 

A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of Leadership / Management experience
• RN, LPN, or Social Worker Preferred
• Experience / knowledge of the Elderly / Geriatric population
• Understanding of how to connect seniors to services they need/want
• Case Management / SW experience preferred 

• This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

Why Brookdale:

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Many other advancement opportunities available
• Professional Growth Opportunities and Rewarding Career Advancements
• Dedicated Career Path for Growth and Advancement.
• Competitive Wage
• Excellent PTO Accrual
• 401K Savings Retirement Plan
• Fantastic Health Insurance ( Text your email address and the word "BENEFITS" to 773.726.9032 to receive benefit information )

If you would like more information, please contact Debi Lowman at dlowman@brookdale.com

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Assists residents in identifying appropriate resources in order to maintain their highest level of independence and satisfaction to include problem solving for health, social, and emotional needs and coordinating support services. May be required to supervise other staff positions.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of one to two years related experienceand/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone

Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, to work well with many interruptions and have skill in multi-tasking.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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