What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Transition Liaison position at Springwell?
Springwell is adding a new program! Come be a Liaison to help individuals of all ages transition from Long-Term Care facilities to community living situations!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A Community Transitions Program Liaison:
- Visits with skilled nursing facility residents to introduce program and increase awareness of services
- Identifies individuals appropriate for the program based upon a resident’s desire to transition to a community living environment
- Facilitates person-centered planning and needs assessments through interdisciplinary team meetings
- Acts as an onsite point of contact for residents, families, skilled nursing facility staff, and all other parties involved with a resident’s care for transitions to the community
- Completes referrals to programs and follows-up on referrals to ensure an effective community discharge
- Coordinates with other state programs and teams who will support the individual’s transition to the community, including screening for various community waiver programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher.
- Applicants without a Bachelor's Degree may be considered if:
- The applicant has an Associate's Degree and at least 3 years' experience working with elders or providing case management services; OR
- The applicant has completed at least 50% of coursework required for a Bachelor's Degree and agrees to complete the remaining coursework within a 3 year period.
- Knowledge of long-term care, case management, discharge planning, community resources, programs, and benefits to help support an individual’s transition from a community setting
- Customer service skills and experience working with a diverse population
- Applicant must have a reliable car, current driver's license, and safe driving record.
- Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
GENEROUS BENEFITS:
- 3 weeks of vacation in first year
- Birthday off
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- 15 paid sick days per year (You can accumulate up to 450hrs/12weeks)
- Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible Work Options available after 6 months for most positions; alternate start time between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., 4 day work week, 4.5 day work week, telecommuting work option, remote work option
- Employee referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Commitment to promoting from within
COMPANY PROFILE:
At Springwell, we are dedicated to our mission. For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.
We are also committed to our employees. We are focused on creating a supportive, open environment that values the people who make a difference - each, and every member of our staff. At Springwell we are fiercely committed to creating equal opportunities for all regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, language, and physical or mental disabilities.
We believe in and are looking for new staff who embrace:
- Accountability: At every level of the organization we are accountable: to the people we serve, to our funders, to our employees, to community professionals who rely on our support.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: We honor the fact that each of us is human, and we embrace a desire to examine the value and quality of our work and ask how we can provide a higher quality of service.
- Transparency: While we don't claim to be 100% transparent (there are certain things, like salaries and performance evaluations that are private) we continuously strive to be as open as possible.
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