Columbia-Community Life Coordinator

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! As a Community Life Coordinator with Luthercare, you are at the heart of what we do – providing care and support to our residents and their families. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who want to provide the best care for our residents.

We’re currently seeking a part-time Community Life Coordinator to serve residents in our independent and personal care units at St. John’s Herr Estate, a Luthercare community in Columbia, PA. The position is Part Time Day-shift, Monday through Friday.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive a fantastic benefits package that includes dental and vision insurance, a virtual healthcare system benefit, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to the campus gym, and discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers. Luthercare team members can take advantage of many educational opportunities as Luthercare supports lifelong learning and education.

WHAT YOU DO:

As a Community Life Coordinator at St. John’s Herr Estate, you’re an integral part of the team who supports residents by providing social work services and oversees varied services that provide comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate has experience in long-term care and in social work, as well as demonstrated knowledge of the psychology of the elderly. In the position, you would do the following among your duties:

• Adheres to all Luthercare standards, applicable state/federal regulations, and follows general safety protocols
• Receives resident’s complaints and requests for assistance. Visit residents to inspect/evaluate units regularly to ensure compliance appropriate level of care.
• Acts as campus mediator in resident disputes. Services as management representative on Residents’ Council. Advises residents, committees, and assists with program resources.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team resident care planning and other interdisciplinary committees and prepares social work notes and recommendations to be included in residents’ medical records.
• Assists with resident transfers between various levels of care, ensuring financial updates are received as needed for level of care transfers.
• Monitors hospitalization and transfers of residents with family members or appropriate hospital personnel for any change in placement status.
• Responds to fire alarms and medical emergency pendants and calls and manages any incident reports submitted.
• Participates in support groups for the terminally ill or grieving residents/families.
• Coordinates and oversees campus Resident Review Committee.
• Supports campus events, such as open houses and community-wide events, as part of the campus leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) in social work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of directly related experience in social work
• Demonstrated knowledge of the psychology of the elderly.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the common physical and mental illnesses and their associated symptoms.
• Two years’ experience in the administration of independent living units and experience providing social services in a healthcare facility is preferred.

ABOUT ST. JOHN’S HERR ESTATE:

At St. John’s Herr Estate, located at 200 Luther Lane in Columbia, older adults enjoy a healthy, active retirement while living in our maintenance-free independent living cottages and apartments, with resort-style amenities and a full range of services. St. John’s Herr Estate also features on-site Personal Care for residents who need a little help and support to remain living as independently as possible. The community is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization based in Lititz, Pa. St. John’s Herr Estate residents have access to Luthercare’s network of services through its full continuum of care within three communities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.

If you have what it takes, make a difference!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, PA 17512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person