The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province is a community of 280 women religious who promise to live entirely for God and for others. The center of the Albany Province is St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham, New York, which is not only the administrative center for the Province but also home to the Sisters who live and work together. The Provincial House employs approximately 75 lay staff.

We are seeking a Liaison to a Long Term Care facility where some of our Sisters reside. In this position the Liaison will be responsible for the healthcare and financial needs of the Sisters.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Oversees the care of the sisters in conjunction with other team members.
• Acts as a liaison with the long-term care facility staff (Nursing, Social Services, PT, Dietary, Scheduling, Business and Maintenance) to ensure the needs of the sisters are addressed.
• Attend Care Planning Meetings.
• Communicate changes in healthcare status to appropriate staff and healthcare proxies.
• Escort sisters to medical appointments.
• Acts as the on-call contact in the event of hospital emergencies.
• Prepares budget information for sister residents in long-term care.
• Coordinates meetings, communications and social/Holiday events.
• Communicates with family members in coordination with other team members.
• Sets up and monitors personal phone accounts, television and other needs for sisters.
• Assists with moving sisters into Long-term care.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in a field related to health and/or pastoral care.
• NY Driver's license.

Personal characteristics

The Liaison should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Significant understanding of, and respect for, religious life and the Mission and Ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph
• Strong ethical behavior and business practices
• Ability to work across multiple constituencies, including third parties, at multiple levels of the organization, including the executive level
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Understand and respond to the needs of the Sisters and staff in an appropriate manner
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the care provided to the sisters.
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate workable solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem

The Sisters of St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous Paid Time Off accrual with 11 paid holidays, Pension, 403(b), Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, Group Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary ancillary insurances such as Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Chronic Disease.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in a mission-based organization. Join us in this key role where your expertise will contribute to our continued success.

Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person