What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Care Coordinator position at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Incorporated?
FLSA Status: Exempt
TELECOMMUTE ELIGIBILITY:
This position is essential and does not have the option to telecommute.
JOB PURPOSE:
The position is responsible for providing direct services, providing clinical case management and providing an emergency response for the Sisters of our religious community. The Life Care Coordinator works collaboratively with individual sisters, identified companions, and the Sister Life Minister (SLM) to assess, plan, facilitate, provide and advocate for options and services to meet the health and wellness needs of the Sister. Life Care Coordinators assist the Sister in achieving wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources, and service facilitation.
This position serves Sisters who reside in Burlingame California and surrounding areas. Frequent travel across this area is expected. Infrequently, overnight travel may be required.
Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission serves as a motivational force in the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and as we extend compassion and mercy to others, practice and encourage social justice, and strive to live mercifully.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct care, clinical case management, support and resource linkage for the Sister to ensure health and safety needs are met.
2. Understands, assists and supports enrollment and coordination of government healthcare services, equipment, and other benefits.
3. Develops a working relationship with each sister and interacts regularly with each sister.
4. Assists the Sister Life Minister and the Sister in transitioning to a higher level of care living situation.
5. Provides clinical oversight and consultation for a Sister living in a Mercy own facility or an external Assisted Living Facility, a Rehabilitation Facility or a Long-Term Care Facility.
6. Interacts regularly and effectively with community care/service providers to ensure a coordinated health care approach to assisting a sister.
7. Interacts regularly and effectively with the Sisters Sister Life Minister and DPOA for Healthcare.
8. Schedules and conducts wellness profiles/assessments in accordance with established procedures.
9. Maintains a record/documentation of clinical contacts and services provided.
10. Provides education, resource linkages, and ongoing support to the Sister.
11. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and protects sensitive data at all times.
12. Coordinates with the Personal Support Assistant to ensure scheduling of transportation and personal needs of the Sisters is provided on a consistent basis to ensure the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
13. Meets regularly with other Health & Wellness personnel as scheduled.
14. Participates in scheduled departmental meetings and educational classes.
15. Incorporates the values and mission of Sisters of Mercy in the carrying out of responsibilities.
16. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Competencies and Experience
Required
1. Nursing degree (RN) or Master’s in Social Work.
2. Professional license in nursing or Social Work.
3. Minimum of 2 years of experience with older adults.
4. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
5. Ability and willingness to travel by both plane and car when needed.
6. Possess a valid State Driver's License.
7. Basic computer skills.
8. Knowledge and ability to self-manage time and work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
