Nursing Home Prescreener, Elgin

Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life for mature adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers by providing access to the social services they need. We are dedicated to preserving their independence, promoting mental and physical well-being, and protecting their rights and dignity.

We are seeking a Full-Time Nursing Home Prescreener for our Elgin Office. The Prescreener will be responsible for completing nursing home prescreens at local area hospitals. Position includes benefits.

Reports To: Nursing Home Prescreen Supervisor

Education Requirements:

• Must have BA/BS degrees in human services, social science, social work, or related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Administer the appropriate intake forms, including a Choices for Care assessment.

· Maintain complete and detailed case notes. This includes documentation of all client contacts, and follow-up.

· Maintain all required department records and complete forms accurately and in a timely manner.

· Keep a daily log, maintaining records of appropriate billings and tracking time spent on each program.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all relevant service and support programs needed to serve clients.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must have personal transportation.
• Must be willing to attend training sessions and meetings where an occasional overnight stay may be required.
• Willing to enter into potentially uncomfortable physical settings to assist clients.

Key Skills Required:

• Professional, detail-oriented, maintains thorough and accurate records.
• Able to act/interact appropriately in emotional situations.
• Must maintain absolute privacy of client information/data.
• Must have knowledge of computer operation and keyboard skills.
• Must have good communication and writing skills.
• Must be able to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to multi-task while keeping the proper priorities in place.
• Able to maintain confidences.
• Ability to establish credibility and influence with others inside and outside of the organization.
• Must have a helping attitude with clients as well as peers within the organization.
• Ability to solve problems effectively utilizing all of the community resources available.
• Recognize the nuances of a situation and have the ability to adapt his/her personal approach to the needs of the situation.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own transportation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23