Director of Life Coaching Services (Social Work)
About The Position
Lutheran Homes & Health Services, an Illuminus Community, is seeking a Director of Life Coach Services (Social Work) for its senior care community in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The organization provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services to older adults and is guided by Christian values and a mission to serve the mind, body, and spirit. This full-time, salaried position is responsible for maintaining census goals for skilled nursing and assisted living and managing referrals to campus health centers. The Director oversees resident care planning and discharge coordination, supports residents and families as they adjust to community living, ensures resident rights and documentation standards are maintained, and leads the Life Coach team. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday during business office hours, with on-call services as assigned. The annual salary is $67,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Social worker degree or certification.
- Wisconsin Social Work License.
- 4–5 years of related work experience.
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and relate well to patients, families, staff, churches, and the community.
Responsibilities
- Maintain census goals for the skilled nursing facility and assisted living, and manage referrals to campus health centers.
- Coordinate discharge planning with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Help new residents and their families adjust to community living, including nursing home schedules and routines.
- Oversee resident care planning as facilitated by the Life Coach Team.
- Complete Minimum Data Set and resident care plan work related to social services.
- Recommend referrals to appropriate agencies for financial or psychosocial concerns or when a resident desires to return to the community.
- Act as discharge coordinator and provide admission and discharge assistance to residents, support systems, and staff as required under HFS132.
- Maintain social work progress notes and document interactions as needed.
- Complete or arrange assistance with necessary forms, including advance directives.
- Compile information about community health and social services and maintain a current resource file.
- Manage Quality Assurance responsibilities.
- Serve as Grievance Officer and coordinate and manage the grievance process.
- Supervise Life Coaches and complete performance reviews and supervision.
- Maintain effective communication and promote a positive image of the entity in the community in alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
- Advocate for and maintain resident rights, and facilitate an environment where residents and families can raise concerns or questions.
- Assist residents in meeting personal needs when the responsible party is absent.
- Provide on-call services as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in the health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
- Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
