Director of Life Coach - The Marquardt at Illuminus – Watertown, Wisconsin

The Marquardt, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Director of Life Coach (Social Worker).

Set on a 52-acre campus with rolling green lawns, gorgeous trees and flowers and paved walkways, The Marquardt offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care as well as independent living options for older adults in Garden Homes and apartments.

Established in 1969, The Marquardt has continued to transform expectations of senior living with ever-evolving and expansive options in Watertown, Wisconsin, conveniently located halfway between Madison and Milwaukee.

Starting Salary $64,000 Annually

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Assist new residents and families with the adjustment to community living and the schedules and routines of nursing home life.
• Oversees Resident Care Planning as facilitated by the Life Coach Team.
• Coordinates initial staffing/discharge planning with resident, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Completes Minimum Data Set and Resident Care Plan related to Social Service.
• Recommends referrals to appropriate agencies in cases of financial or psychosocial concerns, or desired return to the community.
• Acts as discharge coordinator. Provides assistance to other staff, the resident and his/her support system at the time of admission and prior to discharge as under HFS132.
• Assists the resident in meeting personal needs in the absence of the responsible party.
• Maintains current social work progress notes and documents interactions as needed.
• Completes or arranges assistance for residents in completing necessary forms including advance directives.
• Compiles information about community health and social services available, and keeps a current resource file on these services.
• Manages Quality Assurance responsibilities.
• Facilitates an environment that encourages residents and families to share any concerns or questions.
• Is the Grievance Officer and coordinates and manages the process.
• Acts as supervisor to Life Coaches and completes performance reviews and supervision.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

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Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D - Company Paid
• Short and Long Term Disability - C ompany Paid
• Voluntary Ancillary Coverage
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Current WI Social Worker License
• 1-2 years experience in Social Work within healthcare (preferred)
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional Communication and Customer Service
• Reliable
• Ability to follow through on tasks and meet deadlines

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Wisconsin Social Work License with 4-5 years of related work experience.

Proven success in working cooperatively with others and relate well to the patients, families, staff, churches and the community in general.