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Transitional Assistant Coordinator

Transitional Assistant Coordinator

Guardian Angel Senior ServicesMA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

We are looking to hire a  Transitional Assistance Coordinators  to join our Guardian Angel Senior Services team to cover various geographical areas.    Job Description :

  • The  Transitional Assistant Coordinators  will assist Guardian Angel in services for seniors, adults with developmental disabilities, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and adolescents with brain injury.
  • This position must be motivated by being an instrumental part of giving a participant at a facility level of care the opportunity to rejoin community living with support in place to live a safe and fulfilling life.
  • Work collaboratively and under the instructions of discharge planners and State Case Managers.
  • Complete housing applications and search for housing opportunities appropriate for each individual participant.   Assist in the execution of service plans designed to develop, maintain, and / or maximize the participant's independent functioning in self-care, physical, and emotional growth, socialization, communication, and vocational skills.

Assist participants in furnishing their homes and obtaining necessary essential personal items.  Responsibilities :

  • The  TA Coordinator  position involves assisting with participant transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living with appropriate support.

    • Transitional Assistance Coordinator can include any or all the following :

  • Assisting with housing search, voucher and housing applications.
  • Attending housing appointments with participant for housing authorities, such as an ID or Social Security Card.
  • Setting up apartments as preferred by participant.
  • Maintaining active communication with MRC case manager with updates on participant.
  • Attending transition meetings prior to participant discharge.
  • Tracking and documenting direct services, housing application, shopping expenses and all communication related to participants.
  • Initiating home assessments on housing space for suitable housing goods and furnishings.
  • Purchasing furniture, housing goods and all essential items based on Participant preferences.
  • Setting up utilities services as needed.
  • Adequately updating services activity log, delivery reports and submitting reimbursement in a timely fashion.

    • Requirements :

  • Have a college degree (preferably in a human service field), plus experience in providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities.  Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and a reliable clean, insured vehicle must be willing to travel (mileage will be reimbursed).
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Utilize effective time management techniques to ensure tasks are prioritized, and agreed deadlines are met.
  • Complies with State / Federal regulatory acts and agency policies.
  • Always respects and maintains client’s confidentiality.
  • Can communicate effectively in the language and communication style of the participants to whom they provide services and his or her family.
  • Experience with housing preferred Submit your resume now for consideration!   Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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