Community Transition Specialist- Part-time

Description

Community Transition Specialist

Community Living & Care Coordination

Location: Leominster, MA

Schedule: Part-Time (24 hours per week) 

Hours:  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 24hr/week 

Compensation: $22-$24 per hour

Help People Return Home and Live Independently

Do you enjoy helping people navigate challenges, access services, and improve their quality of life?

Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (ASNCM) is seeking a Community Transition Specialist to join our mission-driven team.

In this rewarding role, you will help older adults transition from nursing facilities back into the community. Working closely with consumers, families, healthcare providers, and housing agencies, you will play an important role in helping people achieve greater independence and successfully return home or to the community.

Every consumer you support represents an opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life.

Why Work at ASNCM?

Meaningful Work

Help older adults and individuals with disabilities successfully transition from institutional care settings back into their homes and communities.

Make a Direct Impact

Your work helps consumers access housing, healthcare, public benefits, and community supports that improve independence and quality of life.

Professional Growth

Gain valuable experience in care coordination, housing resources, public benefits, aging services, healthcare navigation, and community-based services.

Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to collaboration, consumer-centered service, and positive outcomes.

Federal Mileage Reimbursement

ASNCM reimburses all approved business travel at the current federal mileage reimbursement rate, helping offset vehicle operating expenses while supporting consumers throughout the community.

Great Benefits

• Paid holidays

• Earned paid time off

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development opportunities

• Mission-driven workplace culture

About ASNCM

Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (ASNCM) has proudly served older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers throughout North Central Massachusetts for more than 50 years.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive information and quality services so that people can make personalized choices that ensure a life of dignity, safety, and respect.

What You'll Do

As a Community Transition Specialist, every day is different. You may:

• Meet with consumers and families to help them prepare for a successful transition back to community living. Visit nursing facilities and healthcare settings to support individuals planning to return home.
• Help consumers complete housing applications, MassHealth paperwork, and other benefit applications.
• Connect consumers with community services and support.
•  Coordinate with healthcare providers, housing agencies, and community organizations.
•  Assist consumers in overcoming barriers that may prevent a successful transition home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records.
• Prepare reports and update information in agency databases.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

• Consumers successfully transition from nursing facilities to community living.

• Applications and documentation are completed accurately and timely.

• Consumers access the services and supports they need.

• Barriers to housing, benefits, and healthcare are addressed proactively.

• Consumers and families feel supported throughout the transition process.

• Community partners view ASNCM as a trusted resource and collaborator.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• One year of related work experience or a demonstrated interest in working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or healthcare consumers.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Valid driver's license.

• Access to a legally insured and registered motor vehicle.

• Ability to travel throughout ASNCM's service area 

Join a Mission-Driven Team

If you are passionate about helping people overcome barriers, access resources, and live independently in their communities, we encourage you to apply.

Join ASNCM and help older adults and individuals with disabilities successfully transition home and thrive in their communities.