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The Alden Network · 1 day ago

Senior Life Specialist

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Alden Network is seeking a Senior Life Specialist responsible for performing social work duties within the facility. The role involves planning, developing, and organizing social services while working closely with residents and their families to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule all Resident Service Plan meetings with residents, families, and staff. Make sure necessary paperwork for meeting is completed and signed by family

Prepare resident files to make sure all charts have the necessary paperwork prior to admission including nursing pieces and complete all criminal background checks

Be available to welcome new residents and provide support and answer questions of family

Sign all necessary paperwork upon admission in a complete and thorough manner

Become knowledgeable of each Residents background to ensure a person-centered social service assessment

Re-establish and the run Resident Ambassador program and assign Ambassador’s to new Residents

Make supportive visits to residents, writing progress notes at least quarterly, earlier when there is a notable change in condition. Each note should document progress made towards social service-related goals

Handle resident move outs following the move out process. Schedule move out inspection and do a walk thru with resident or family member prior to keys being turned in. document room condition

Schedule speakers on campus for all residents that focus on social service needs or educational purposes

Develop resources for family members regarding facilities that accept public aid including other Alden communities and supportive living so that we can be a resource to the community

Assist and handles tours in the Sales and Marketing Director’s absence or direction

Maintains inventory of all sales and marketing collateral, including preparing packets and maintaining inventory

Be resource for family and residents

Handle all preliminary missing items reports and report to the Executive Director

Know the pulse of community in order to increase resident satisfaction. Keep Executive Director informed

Handle all long-term care insurance submissions by the 5th of the month

Act as a resident advocate, as well as a liaison between the resident and hi-her family, the facility and community agencies

Participate in the facility safety committee as assigned

Perform other related duties as assigned that would promote or execute the needs of the social service program, the facility, the Executive Director4, Wellness Director4, Corporate Coordinator of the social service program, Director of operation of clinical programs, corporate, and the residents or their responsible parties

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Social service regulationsExperience in healthcare social servicesMarketing skillsClinical documentationLeadership abilityEmpathyCompassionEnthusiasmHumor

Required

High school diploma required

Preferred bachelor's degree in human services field

Have two years of experience working in the social service realm of the healthcare field

Current knowledge of Federal and State Long Term Care (sheltered care) social service regulations

Demonstrate skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families, and other staff members along with personnel from community agencies

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner

The ability to produce concise, meaningful, clinical written reports, assessment, documentation, and care planning initiative articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action that are in the best interests, staff, and families

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with the residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies-personnel and the general public in a professional manner

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation, and in-service training-educational opportunities

Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion

Have the experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express Alden services to other health professional, outside professionals and potential resident and family members

Possess a knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively deal with the senior population

Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff

Willingness to be flexible regarding work hours in order to ensure quality of care

Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff

Must have the right attitude of being personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, visitors, personnel, and support agencies

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people

May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., throughout the day

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses