What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Counselor position at Presbyterian Homes & Services?
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Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Prairie Gate in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking a Housing Counselor to join its team. The Housing Counselor represents Presbyterian Homes & Services and its operating entities to the community at large in relation to the sales and marketing goals of the organization. This position leads all sales activities to help prospective residents and their representatives navigate our various senior living services and options.
Reporting Structure: The Housing Counselor reports to the Site Leader. This position will also take direction from and coordinate efforts with PHS Sales and Marketing.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
The sprawling, multi-wing Prairie Gate complex is built on 17.5 acres and offers a full continuum of care for up to 150 residents. It includes 36 independent living apartments, 24 assisted living apartments, 18 memory care apartments and 72 skilled nursing suites.
At the heart of the community is the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offering an array of amenities and services, including community gathering spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club room, business office, guest suite, chapel and wellness center with aerobics studio. Outdoor pathways, prairie plantings, gardens and a courtyard are just outside the doors in a beautiful patio setting.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the development and execution of marketing strategies and plan for the site under the direction of site leadership and in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Director. • Successfully target the necessary audiences and to implement plans to reach those audiences in relation to the marketing goals set for the site. • Plan a community networking program which will include scheduled meetings and presentations with appropriate community leaders and groups to present the services of the project. • Act as the primary on-site sales and marketing representative for the site. • Provide information about service availability, packages, pricing, financial assistance, and related information to all inquiries. • Respond to calls and inquiries, conduct tours and provide information, advice, support and assistance to prospective customers during their decision making process.• Maintain accurate records of inquiry and lead tracking, follow up, waiting list management etc. through the designated, computerized lead management system. • Coordinate marketing processes with site staff per established timeframes.• Assist residents and their representatives with all preadmission procedures including completing reservation and entrance deposit agreements and communicating marketing and admission information in a timely manner to all customers. • Ensure a smooth transition of admissions processes to site staff per established timeframes.
Qualifications
MINIMUM Qualifications
About PHS
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.Let's get you started.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
