Swahili Speaking - Life Enrichment & In-Home Transition Specialist at Golden Years Adult Day Care – Lexington, Kentucky

Golden Years Adult Day Healthcare
Life Enrichment & In-Home Transition Specialist
Full-Time | Onsite — Lexington, KY Office
$19.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

ABOUT GOLDEN YEARS ADHC

Golden Years Adult Day Healthcare is a Medicaid-funded adult day health and community-based provider serving participants under Kentucky Medicaid and the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCB). Our team stands firmly on the Golden Rule — treating others as we wish to be treated — and lives this out through respect, kindness, empathy, and enriching the communities we serve with genuine, compassionate care.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This is a dual-function role that sits at the heart of how we serve our participants every day. As a Life Enrichment and In-Home Transition Specialist, you will be the bridge between participants, their families, caregivers, and our care coordination team — ensuring that every person we serve receives high-quality, person-centered care both at our adult day center and within their home. You will combine life enrichment coordination with in-home waiver compliance, caregiver training, and incident follow-through to help participants remain safely in their homes and communities.

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE
• This is a fully onsite position based at our Lexington, Kentucky office — five days per week, Monday through Friday
• Candidates are not required to live in Lexington, but must be able to reliably commute to the Lexington office daily
• Field travel is required — daily and weekly visits to participant homes and community locations within approximately a two-hour radius of the Lexington office
• Occasional flexibility for early evening calls or home visits based on participant and caregiver needs

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Serve as the primary relationship bridge between participants and the Golden Years care coordination team
• Explain care plans, service expectations, and participant rights in clear, respectful language and assist in resolving routine questions and concerns
• Support person-centered planning by ensuring participant goals, preferences, and safety needs are reflected in the plan of care
• Provide emotional support and companionship to participants, promoting overall well-being and social engagement

Life Enrichment Coordination
• Coordinate and schedule care services for participants including transportation, medical appointments, and necessary treatments and therapies
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants' physical, mental, and emotional health to determine care needs
• Develop and maintain individualized care plans in collaboration with participants and their families
• Help participants engage in social activities and maintain meaningful relationships with friends and family
• Own and manage the schedule board for caregivers and participants, ensuring efficient and accurate coordination of care services

Caregiver Transition & Training
• Lead caregiver transitions into the home including first-day introductions, review of expectations, and warm hand-off from the care coordinator
• Provide structured, waiver-aligned caregiver training on authorized tasks including personal care, safety, infection control, fall prevention, documentation, and professional boundaries
• Reinforce caregiver understanding of incident reporting expectations, confidentiality, and respect for participant choice and dignity
• Monitor caregiver placement and performance during the early phase of assignment and communicate needed changes or additional training to the care coordinator and leadership

In-Home Assessments & Compliance
• Conduct scheduled and unannounced home visits to validate that services align with the HCB waiver plan of care including tasks, hours, and safety needs
• Complete phone-based assessments — both announced and unannounced — to verify caregiver presence, service delivery, and participant well-being
• Observe and document the home environment for risks and strengths using Golden Years tools and Medicaid-aligned standards
• Monitor and remind participants of medication regimens as appropriate within non-medical scope

Incident Reporting & Quality Follow-Up
• Educate caregivers and participants on what constitutes a reportable incident and how to report it appropriately
• Receive, document, and follow through on incidents including falls, medication errors, and suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Golden Years and Medicaid/HCB timelines
• Track follow-up actions, communicate with the care coordinator and leadership, and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant records including care plans, progress notes, visit documentation, and incident reports
• Generate reports as required by regulatory agencies and participate in team meetings to discuss participant progress and care coordination
• Provide guidance, training, and performance support to care staff — ensuring adherence to established care plans and protocols

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR — MUST HAVES

• Experience in home and community-based services, caregiving, case management, life enrichment, or a similar role — Medicaid waiver or HCBS experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply — this is a significant plus for this role
– Swahili-speaking candidates are especially sought and will be given strong preference
– Arabic, French, and Spanish are also highly valued
– Proficiency in any additional language beyond English will strengthen your application
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance for daily and weekly travel within a two-hour radius of the Lexington office
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries with participants, caregivers, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and support caregivers — including giving clear feedback and reinforcing expectations
• Solid documentation skills and attention to detail for plans of care, visit notes, training records, and incident reports
• Comfort with frequent in-home visits, field travel, and phone assessments both announced and unannounced
• Alignment with the Golden Rule and Golden Years values — respect, kindness, empathy, and genuine commitment to community enrichment

NICE TO HAVE — NOT REQUIRED
• Experience with Kentucky HCB Waiver programs, participant-directed services, or other HCBS waivers
• Background in social work, human services, nursing assistant, activities or life enrichment, or quality and incident management
• Familiarity with electronic visit verification (EVV) and basic EMR or waiver documentation systems
• Personal caregiving experience — candidates with lived caregiving backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & GROWTH
• Starting pay: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour based on experience, certifications, bilingual skills, and role fit
• All new team members complete a 90-day probationary period to confirm reliability, cultural alignment, and role fit before transitioning to regular employment status
• Paid training and hands-on onboarding with experienced team members in HCB waiver expectations, caregiver selection, training methods, incident reporting, and Golden Years policies
• 6-month performance review and annual reviews thereafter with clear KPIs tied to documentation quality, caregiver training completion, timely incident reporting, and participant and caregiver feedback
• Benefits eligibility including health, PTO, holidays, and mileage reimbursement consistent with Golden Years policies

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Criminal background check, Drug screen, Ability to complete all required onboarding steps within the requested timeframe following a conditional offer

OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
Golden Years ADHC lives out the Golden Rule with every participant, family, caregiver, and teammate. We value respect, kindness, empathy, and community enrichment and welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds — including those with personal caregiving experience — to apply.

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