Transition coordinator

About Genacross Lutheran Services

Genacross Lutheran Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and communities in need.

We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team in various positions across our organization.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and share our values, we invite you to consider joining us at Genacross Lutheran Services.

As an employee at Genacross Lutheran Services, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment, where your skills and talents will be utilized to serve the needs of our community.

We offer a range of positions across multiple disciplines, including healthcare, social services, administration, and more.

Our team members play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Position Summary

The HCBS Transitions Coordinator is responsible for assessing and assisting Genacross residents & caregivers with transitional coordination and service planning activities for Genacross Lutheran Services Ministries.

Major functions include developing and maintaining referral sources, service coordination, promoting and communicating the image and philosophy of Genacross Lutheran Services Ministries, and referral of clients to appropriate and desired services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and maintains contact with key, targeted referral sources toward the generation of new referrals. Develops new referral sources and follows up with discharged clients to determine their need to re-establish services.

Provides referral sources with current information on service lines.

Coordinates and facilitates client referral and intake, conducts, as needed, a pre-admission review of clients and obtains, as appropriate, written orders from physicians.

Appropriately identifies needs of community seniors. Coordinates education and program services to meet identified needs.

Participates in activities and events that promote the image of Genacross Lutheran Services as a whole.

Participates in department and program planning meetings.

Attends local training as needed on service coordination and care transition principles methods.

Maintains current knowledge of funding and government regulations.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field preferred

One year experience in social services or home and community based work environment

Experience in service coordination activities, preferably in the home health environment

Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You should be able to effectively convey Genacross Lutheran Services' mission and services to diverse audiences and engage in active listening with community members.

Ability to develop and maintain long term relationships with potential referral resources and customers.

Ability and desire to serve seniors in meeting their home health needs to include AL, IL.

Passion for Mission : A genuine passion for Genacross Lutheran Services' mission of compassion and service to others is essential.

Understanding and embracing the organization's faith-based values is important in effectively representing Genacross to the community.

Highly motivated, confident, self-starter

Relationship Building : Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and potential clients are crucial.

Demonstrated experience in networking and collaboration is an advantage.

Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar management software.

Join Genacross Lutheran Services as an HCBS Transition Coordinator and contribute to making a positive impact by connecting individuals and families to the services they need.

This role offers an opportunity to utilize your communication and relationship-building skills to promote the organization.

Last updated : 2024-05-17