Community Outreach Coordinator
Company: Lifespace Communities, Inc.
Location: Lombard
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
Don't just live life....love life!Who wants to go to a boring
job? At Lifespace, we get paid to create memories for our
residents! We are not limited by our job title. We are one team
united by our passion for service with a dash of fun. No matter the
stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be empowered to
create your own lasting impression.Lifespace Communities would like
to introduce the opportunity to become a Community Outreach
Coordinator atBeacon Hill2400 S. FinleyLombard, IL 60148This
position serves as being the community outreach coordinator between
the health center referral sources to facilitate the timely
admissions of residents to the health center transitional care
unit. The community outreach coordinator will do this in accordance
with federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations,
and the established policies and procedures at this community.
Maintains an established health center census by developing
relationships with referral sources and ensuring adequate referrals
are maintained. A few other details about the role:
- Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of
department policies and procedures.
- Implement appropriate admissions procedures in accordance with
OBRA, Medicare, Medical Assistance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
HMO/PPOs, and community policies and procedures.
- Adhere to professional standards of conduct maintaining patient
confidentiality.
- Perform public relations, marketing and development for the
community as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining census at budgeted level.
- Serves as public relations agent on behalf of the community
with referring communities, soliciting feedback and sharing
information with supervisor.
- Represent the community at designated community groups and/or
professional organizations.
- Participates in campus marketing meetings.
- Make presentations about the community at scheduled physician
networking luncheons. Share feedback from sessions with appropriate
team members and supervisor.
- Keep supervisor apprised of prospective residents, census, and
other relevant issues on need-to-know basis.
- Work closely with health center and social service departments
to facilitate efficient admission/transfer to HC from referring
community to appropriate level of care.
- Work closely with the admission coordinator regarding bed
availability to facilitate admissions.
- From time to time, provides coverage in admission department
for vacation relief, etc.
- Conduct routine onsite visits to transferring communities,
meeting with appropriate personnel as required, including
assessment of referred residents.
- Complete necessary referral sheets in timely manner
- Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules,
and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company
policies and procedures.
- Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living
Lifespace , person directed care and successful aging philosophies
and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion,
dedication, team work and quality.
- Team member will support, actively participate and act in
accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service
culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service
pillars of Living Lifespace.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and
meetings.And here's what you need to apply:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree required. (will vary by
position)
- Two-three years applicable experience.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has knowledge of medical terminology, treatments, PT/OT/ST
functions and equipment.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of Medicare and Medical Assistance,
and various HMO/PPO level of care determination criteria.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience working in a
skilled nursing community, or other related medical facility.
- Must be able to work independent of close supervision, and
accurately with frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to make independent decisions, and deal tactfully
with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills, and
excellent organizational abilities.
- Must possess a sincere desire to work with the aged and
disabled, and have a good understanding of the social and
psychological needs of those confined to a long term care
setting.
- Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform
job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors
and team members.Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and
this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued
growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to
ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.ORGANIZATIONAL
OVERVIEW:Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines,
Iowa, is the nation's fifth largest senior living provider of
non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual
revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members.
Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.Through more than 40 years of existence, Lifespace has
remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional,
financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more
rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to
excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate
the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.The
Lifespace Communities are as follows:
- Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida
- Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida
- Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois
- Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas
- Edegemere - Dallas, Texas
- Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota
- Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire,
Pennsylvania
- Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida
- New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin
- Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois
- Querencia at Barton Creek - Austin, Texas
- The Stayton - Fort Worth, Texas
- Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida
- The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida
Keywords: Lifespace Communities, Inc., Lombard , Community Outreach Coordinator, Other , Lombard, Illinois
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