Nursing Home Transition (NHT Coordinator)/Human Services
About The Position
The Nursing Home Transition (NHT) Coordinator helps individuals transition safely and successfully from nursing facilities to community-based living. The role involves working with participants, families, service coordinators, healthcare providers, and external agencies to ensure needed services and supports are arranged before, during, and after discharge. The coordinator follows program requirements, maintains timely and accurate documentation, and provides consistent participant support throughout the transition process. The position welcomes experienced professionals and recent graduates and includes comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship. It is hybrid, combining in-office and remote work with community visits throughout Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks County. Remote work requires reliable high-speed internet. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no on-call requirements. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required background, identity, and driving clearances.
Requirements
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
- Strong assessment, planning, and participant-centered service delivery skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.
- Must live in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks County.
- Must maintain reliable high-speed internet when working remotely.
- Successful completion of required clearances, including PA State Police Background Check (e-PATCH), Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check, MA Fraud Check, Social Security Verification, and DMV Check.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in care coordination, case management, healthcare, or human services.
- Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs.
- Familiarity with community support systems, housing resources, healthcare, and human services.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for nursing home residents transitioning into community-based living through the NHT program.
- Coordinate transition plans with participants, families, healthcare teams, housing providers, and community agencies.
- Arrange housing and essential support services to support successful discharge and community reintegration.
- Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Support outreach, quality assurance initiatives, mentorship activities, and regional travel as needed.
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $21, with opportunities for performance-based increases.
- Flexible schedule.
- No on-call requirements.
- 15 agency-paid days off, including 11 holidays.
- 18 PTO days.
- Paid training period.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship.
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment.
- Medical insurance.
- Company-paid dental insurance.
- Company-paid vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance, with the option to add coverage for the employee and family.
- Up to 5% match for 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
