Community Transition Specialist/Community Choice Guide

• Job Description:

Assist in transition planning and stabilization of community setting for DSHS clients as authorized by their case manager.

Services include but are not limited to the following (as authorized in the Client's plan of care):

• Conduct a pre-transition consultation and determine viability for Clients interested in transitioning between housing settings including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Adult Families Homes, and Independent Living.
• Where relevant, act as a liaison with and among the Client, nursing or institutional facility staff, case managers, housing providers, medical personnel, legal reps, formal caregivers, family members, informal supports, and any other involved party.
• Provide assistance and support to ensure the Client's successful transition from the institutional setting.
• Assist with locating and arranging transportation resources to effectively connect the Client with community resources.
• Assist with filling out forms and obtaining needed documentation to aid in the Client's successful transition from the institutional setting.
• Locate and arrange appropriate, accessible housing.
• Work with local housing authorities and other community resource providers regarding housing availability, subsidies, and voucher capacity.
• Arrange the Client's physical move from the institutional setting.
• Assist with ensuring medical resources are available and met. This could include locating and making arrangements with pharmacies, primary care physicians, and other necessary medical providers.
• Establish change of address with all necessary parties including the US Postal Service, case manager, and when relevant, RCL Housing Specialist.
• Connect Clients with less formal or atypical daily activities, such as those that might be found through local YMCA-type organizations, senior or community centers, etc.
• Provide the Client with transition services in a manner consistent with protecting and promoting the Client's health and welfare, and appropriate to the Client's physical and psychological needs.
• Perform transition planning activities within the scope of practice of the Contractor's license and in compliance with professional rules, as defined by law or regulation.
• Set up the client's new home such as arranging lease documentation, arranging utility hook-ups, or acquisition of furnishings and household goods.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Qualification Requirements:
• 4 years experience as a caregiver/care provider including paid or unpaid experience (Providing care for family, friends, self, etc.)
• -OR-
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a similar field with two year’s experience in the coordination of independent living services (ILS). Examples of ILS include working as supported employment or supported living staff, peer trainer or mentor, volunteer, or staff of an Independent Living Center, or similar where you teach and support individuals to maintain or learn skills to increase independence.

In addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, candidates must:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to commute to locations in Eastern WA, including Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas.
• CPR Certification.
• Be able to pass Washington State background check.
• Possess their own reliable vehicle and have a clean driving record.
• Have access to own personal computer/laptop and printer. (Our company does not provide these at this time.)

• Preferred Skills:
• Caregiving (2 years or more)
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, other languages including English.

• Job Benefits:
• Potential retention bonus after 3 months!
• Flexibility to chose your own working hours, day shift with no nights, and weekends as needed.
• *At this time, the company does not offer employee benefits.*

Office Location:
Kennewick, WA

Job Location:
Employees travel to locations in Benton and Franklin County.

Hourly Rate:
$21.00 / hr, with final hired wage determined upon qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23