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Transition Coach
Job Type: Full-time
Connections Area Agency on Aging is looking for a caring and dedicated individual to join our team as a Care Transition Coach. This person will work to ensure safe and effective transfers in the movement of patients across the care continuum, serving as the bridge between the professional staff in the hospital and nursing home setting and the patient and/or family.
Our Care Coaches act as patient educator-advocates and patient empowerment facilitator. Providing information and guidance to the patient and/or family for an effective care transition, improved self-management skills and enhanced patient-doctor communication.
This position requires a person who’s comfortable working with the elderly and or disabled population, and their care team.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human service field; or currently licensed Registered Nurse. Can substitute up to two years of full-time work experience involving direct contact with people in overcoming social, economic, psychological or health problems in a human service field, for two years of the educational requirements.
Experience: Experience in working with the elderly and disabled and knowledge of community resources is a strong plus. Must have experience working with the public.
Mandatory Requirements: Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and be able to travel in and outside of service area. Obtain eight (8) hours of Continuing Education annually (from hire date). Must successfully pass a Criminal and Dependent Adult Abuse background checks before hire.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person in Council Bluffs
For more information contact: afrady@connectionsaaa.org
