Resource Coordinator - Center For Healthy Aging & Good Life

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift Detail: Monday - Friday Business Hours Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a resource and assessment center designed to make it easier for seniors, their loved ones and caregivers to access essential information and services to attain the optimal quality of life. The Resource Coordinator is the core organizer of the Center for Healthy Aging information, programs and activities. In addition to building and maintaining this knowledge base, the Resource Coordinator will participate in and support the Center 's mission to connect clients and their families with necessary services to meet their needs and attain optimum quality of life. Responsibilities Include Assessing and assisting seniors and their families to identify their needs and connect them to resources, including home visitsAssisting in education and training programs for caregivers, elders and family membersAcquiring and maintaining resource materials (brochures, books, tapes, etc.)Marketing the Center to professionals and referral sources within the Hartford HealthCare System and the communityMaintaining liaisons with the seniors, their families, support personnel, etc., to assure that the client’s needs are continually metCommunicating with physicians(s) and other health care providers for the client in accordance with HIPAA requirementsBuilding and maintaining positive relationships in the community with hospitals, social service agencies, physicians and other health care providers, senior centers, community and professional groups and other possible referral sources as well as influential individuals and professionals of the community at largeProcessing referrals to the Center and assisting seniors in transitions between levels of care and providers of servicesCoordinating visits, meetings, presentations and special events related to center activitiesCollecting, entering, managing and reporting data related to referral patternsAssists in curriculum development, policies, strategic planning and procedures of the CenterPerforms other related duties as assigned or necessary Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field3 years’ experience in case management/discharge planning working with older adultsProficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)Exceptional customer service skillsExceptional communication skillsAbility to work independently and productively in a high volume, multifaceted work environmentDetail oriented with an ability to manage multiple task assignments in a highly organized fashionPossesses a commitment to holistic care in meeting the needs of clients.Valid CT driver’s license and the ability to travel independently throughout the community served We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.