About the Role
This newly created position serves as the primary non-clinical advocate and service coordinator for residents, helping individuals and families navigate services, benefits, community resources, admissions, transitions, and quality-of-life needs while promoting independence, dignity, and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with adjusting to community living.
- Educate residents and families about resident rights and available services.
- Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and choice.
- Support residents experiencing emotional, social, or psychosocial challenges.
- Assist with concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Provide support and communication for families as appropriate.
- Complete psychosocial assessments upon admission and as required.
- Maintain ongoing case management documentation and progress notes.
- Monitor resident social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
- Identify service needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.
- Communicate resident concerns to nursing, admissions, administration, and other departments.
- Assist residents and families with Medicaid applications and recertifications, SSI, Medicare-related concerns, transportation resources, and other benefit programs.
- Coordinate referrals to healthcare providers, behavioral health providers, and community agencies.
- Help residents access available public and private resources.
- Assist with appointment coordination and follow-up services.
- Support admission preparation and resident onboarding.
- Obtain necessary documentation from families, referral sources, and providers.
- Assist with move-in coordination and resident orientation.
- Support residents and families during transitions into the community.
- Participate in discharge planning and transitions to other levels of care when appropriate.
- Participate in Resident Council and Family Council activities.
- Encourage resident participation in activities and community life.
- Support quality-of-life initiatives and resident satisfaction efforts.
- Maintain accurate and timely case management records.
- Complete required assessments, reports, and follow-up documentation.
- Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement activities, audits, and survey readiness.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, Rehabilitation Services, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
- High School Diploma/GED with at least three years of experience in resident services, case management, social services, healthcare coordination, assisted living, adult care services, or related work supporting older adults.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in Adult Homes, Assisted Living Programs (ALP), LHCSA, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Independent Living, Adult Day Services, or community-based healthcare settings is preferred.
- Experience with resident advocacy, benefits coordination, discharge planning, and community resource navigation is preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and public benefit programs.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commitment to person-centered care and resident advocacy.
Location
- Jamestown, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- At least three years of experience in resident services, case management, social services, healthcare coordination, assisted living, adult care services, or related work supporting older adults.
Education Level
- Associate Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, Rehabilitation Services, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $32.25/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
About the Company
- Hultquist Place is a 96-bed Adult Home providing Assisted Living Program (ALP) and Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) services.
- Lutheran is committed to compassion, respect, and service excellence, valuing employees dedicated to helping residents thrive and maintaining high standards of care and support.
Equal Opportunity
- Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
