What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Home Transition Coordinator position at DON Services?
Job description
NHT Coordinates and provides peer support, skills training, advocacy, information and referral and Nursing Home Transition services to individuals, families, and the community by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide permission, encouragement, and support to consumers in pursuit of their personal goals.
Assist consumers in the process of understanding themselves and their environment through active listening.
Assist consumers in taking control of their own lives to meet their personal goals and to avoid unnecessary and/or unwanted segregation apart from the community.
Engages consumers in an on-going, one-on-one or group discussion of goals and concerns such as personal areas of lifestyle, civil rights, ambition, experiences, frustrations, and desires in a manner that increases their network of resources for problem solving.
Ability to facilitate the development of behavior plans and consistent use of strategies.
Provide training to consumers related to consumer service records, skill development and tapping into personal strengths and environmental resources.
Provide support that increases the consumer’s appreciation for cooperation with other people with disabilities for mutual help.
Coordinates and facilitates work groups of consumers focused on peer issues.
Keeps records of services provided using appropriate forms or consumer databases and compiles reports as needed including preparation of newsletter articles.
Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and committee work.
Local and regional travel essential to responsibilities.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform duties as a van driver as needed and assigned.
Perform duties as an attendant as needed and assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversight of volunteer/community supports as an extension of the Independent Living programs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a Valid Drivers License.
SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma.
Experience Not necessary, On the Job training available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
NHT Coordinates and provides peer support, skills training, advocacy, information and referral and Nursing Home Transition services to individuals, families, and the community by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide permission, encouragement, and support to consumers in pursuit of their personal goals.
Assist consumers in the process of understanding themselves and their environment through active listening.
Assist consumers in taking control of their own lives to meet their personal goals and to avoid unnecessary and/or unwanted segregation apart from the community.
Engages consumers in an on-going, one-on-one or group discussion of goals and concerns such as personal areas of lifestyle, civil rights, ambition, experiences, frustrations, and desires in a manner that increases their network of resources for problem solving.
Ability to facilitate the development of behavior plans and consistent use of strategies.
Provide training to consumers related to consumer service records, skill development and tapping into personal strengths and environmental resources.
Provide support that increases the consumer’s appreciation for cooperation with other people with disabilities for mutual help.
Coordinates and facilitates work groups of consumers focused on peer issues.
Keeps records of services provided using appropriate forms or consumer databases and compiles reports as needed including preparation of newsletter articles.
Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and committee work.
Local and regional travel essential to responsibilities.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform duties as a van driver as needed and assigned.
Perform duties as an attendant as needed and assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversight of volunteer/community supports as an extension of the Independent Living programs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a Valid Drivers License.
SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma.
Experience Not necessary, On the Job training available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17