Development Officer

Department: Development
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: Full-time
Application Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the director of Development, the Development officer has two broad areas of responsibility: (1) working with the appropriate staff of the Jewish Home to prepare grant requests and reports; (2) coordinating both cultivation events and fundraising events.

Essential Job Functions

The Development officer will accomplish the following:

• Prepare proposals and reports to foundations
• Develop and maintain a calendar of foundation deadlines for grants and reports
• Recommend annual budgetary goals for foundation sector; ensure that the Home is on track to meet those goals
• Convene and support internal project management teams for grants to ensure that projects are on track with grant objectives
• Identify prospects for new funding opportunities
• Act as lead planner and implementer for cultivation and appreciation events in collaboration with Development team and key staff of the Home
• Work with lay leaders and event producers on key fundraising events, such as the golf tournament; act as the in-house fundraiser for these events
• Coordinate Jewish Home participation in events in the community as appropriate
• Act as a steward for Jewish Home special named funds, creating appropriate donor recognition and reporting for these funds
• Interact as needed with donors of special named funds, or their heirs
• Act as project manager for the Development department’s components of the Home’s website

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Two years of development experience, with some direct personal responsibility for raising funds
• Experience preparing grant proposals and reports
• Experience in developing, managing, and producing events
• Strong writing skills (writing samples will be requested)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through in a timely fashion
• Able to function independently and as a team member as circumstances warrant
• Some experience in working with volunteers
• Ability to attend evening and weekend activities as needed

Director of Information Technology

Department: Information Services
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Application closing date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the director of Finance, the director of Information Technology (IT) provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives and oversees the operation of the IT department, aligning it with the clinical and business objectives of the Jewish Home. The IT director directs the planning and implementation of the Jewish Home’s IT systems to support clinical and administrative operations in an effort to improve service quality and cost effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions

• As a member of the senior management team, the IT director will participate in the strategic and operations governance processes of the Jewish Home
• Foster innovation, prioritize IT initiatives, and coordinate the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the Jewish Home’s organization
• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the Jewish Home
• Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective information processing and communication technologies
• Review the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements for the installed hardware and software
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define Jewish Home business requirements for new technology implementations. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT support of these requirements
• Develop bid specifications for all hardware and software initiatives and upgrades, review submitted bids for compliance with stated specifications, and make an appropriate award
• Develop an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan
• Ensure IT systems’ operations adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, especially those contained in the HIPAA Privacy and Security acts
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures
• Oversee the negotiation and administration of vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure Business Associate Agreements are in place to comply with HIPAA requirements
• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale
• Manage end-user services, including the Jewish Home’s help desk and technical support services
• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, especially those related to long-term care, including technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate Jewish Home executives and management on their productivity or financial impact
• Promote strategic relationships between Jewish Home IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and other long-term care or healthcare organizations

Requirements

• B.A. degree in the field of computer science or business administration. Master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Other Skills/Abilities

• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• On-call availability and periodic overtime
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment

Recreation Coordinator

Department: Activities
Schedule: On-call
Start date: Immediately
Application closing date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the director of Activities, the recreation coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting a meaningful activities’ program for approximately 40 Jewish Home residents.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct meaningful programs that have the following primary objectives:
• To create a positive, caring and stimulating environment
• To re-motivate residents to become actively involved in life, through contributing toward a renewal of physical and mental abilities
• To provide opportunities for socializing and encouraging relationships among residents
• Create one-to-one relationships with residents who are unable to attend programs
• Provide emotional support both in times of crises and in daily living, augmenting the work of the Home’s social workers
• Record an activities’ plan for each resident, including notes on an individual’s progress. The plan is to be completed at least quarterly, and more frequently when appropriate
• Work closely with other departments of the Home
• Attend daily IDT meetings to discuss residents’ needs through a interdisciplinary approach
• Supervise student interns and volunteers who are involved with activities
• Consult with family members

Requirements

• Possess one of the following:
  • B.A. degree in recreation or related field of study
  • Two years’ experience working within a geriatric group setting
  • Two years’ group work experience with populations in need
• Comfortable with both groups and individuals
• Able to relate to residents with warmth, empathy, and patience
• Sound ability to complete group work
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Creative, flexible, energetic, self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in an interdisciplinary teamwork approach

Other Skills/Abilities

• Russian-language fluency preferred
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, customs, and traditions is helpful
• Sensitive to varying levels of physical and emotional health

Human Resources generalist

Department: Human Resources
Start: Immediately
Schedule: Full-time
Application closing date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the director of Human Resources, the Human Resources generalist is responsible for the management of workers' compensation claims, leaves of absence, safety initiatives, and employee relations issues. This position also assists the Human Resources team with recruitment, compliance, and administration of the group health insurance plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ human resources experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and California state labor laws
• Demonstrated knowledge of workers' compensation claim management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with frequent interruptions
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; Internet savvy; fluent in HRIS systems
• Excellent customer service skills

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work on a computer for long periods
• Ability to sit for long periods

PLANNED GIVING OFFICER

Department: Development
Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview

The Planned Giving Officer reports to the director of Development and is a key member of the fundraising team. S/he provides both strategic and day-to-day direction for planned giving and will be responsible for creating a gift-planning program that benefits the Jewish Home. This includes developing a portfolio of donors and prospects from the community-at-large to be managed by her/him and by other members of the fundraising team. S/he orchestrates and implements a program that advances interaction with donors and prospects before, during, and after solicitation of support. Success will be measured by specific tasks and activities accomplished.

The Planned Giving Officer will be responsible for teaching other members of the Development team the basics of planned giving, as well as assisting them with strategies to enhance planned gift interest among their portfolios of prospects. S/he will be responsible for monitoring changes in planned gift techniques and communicating them to staff, board, and prospects.

The Planned Giving Officer will play an important role in the strategic plan for fundraising and in building the endowment to enable the Home to continue to provide senior adults with life-enriching programs and services that are accessible, promote individual dignity, encourage independence, connect them to their community, and reflect the social, cultural and spiritual values of Jewish tradition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a three-year plan for a planned giving program that will benefit the Jewish Home
• Draft the fundraising case for increased endowment funds through planned gifts for the benefit of the Jewish Home
• Identify a portfolio of approximately 100 planned gift prospects and donors
• Serve as principal contact person for this portfolio – developing, implementing, and monitoring a systematic program for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of each individual in his/her portfolio.
• Work with other Development staff to identify planned gift prospects within their portfolios
• Function as a member of the Development team and foster and reinforce team-based results
• Interact with board members, enlisting their participation, as well as that of volunteers and key staff in stewardship and solicitations
• Create, educate, and support a volunteer planned giving committee with specific prospect assignments and program evaluation roles
• Implement a print and electronic marketing plan with activities to reach constituencies of the Jewish Home and enhance awareness of planned gifts among Home donors
• Assist donors in the acceptance process for non-cash planned gifts such as securities, real estate or tangible personal property, including due diligence procedures
• Serve as an informed gift planning resource for senior staff, Development team, leadership and volunteers
• Design events and cultivation opportunities to engage planned gift prospects and donors, preparing them for solicitation. Initial concentration will be on engaging current planned gift donors in a recognition society
• Maintain complete and accurate donor contact records and communication with donors and prospects
• Create an infrastructure of gift acceptance policies as well as policies and procedures to guide all aspects of the planned giving program. Work with the board and staff to develop and maintain recommended planned giving policies, relationships with financial institutions, charitable partnerships, and gift vehicle options
• Develop database procedures for identifying and tracking planned giving donors and prospects
• Supervise pending estates and trusts with outside assistance
• Maintain and expand gift planning expert knowledge base through regular professional training attendance, reading professional newsletters, participation in professional activities, and mentoring Development colleagues at the Home
• Other duties as assigned by the director of Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in the development field, including at least three years in a senior gift planning position with an outstanding record of obtaining planned gift commitments
• Proven success in managing a donor portfolio and providing excellent stewardship
• Confident understanding of estate planning, gift planning techniques, and complex assets and business transactions; the ability to communicate complex gift techniques clearly and effectively to a general audience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience in coordinating donor recognition and donor-designed special events
• Knowledge and skill in using planned giving software to produce gift illustrations, as well as relevant computer skills, including donor database, PC, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Experience in marketing planned giving in print and electronic media
• Patience, experience, and enjoyment in working with older community members
• Understanding of ethical standards that guide fundraising and gift planning
• Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Experience and ability to manage effective working relationships with boards, volunteers, senior staff, and donor financial and estate planning advisors
• High level of initiative, independence, and energy
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to think creatively and strategically
• Hands-on approach to the responsibilities of the position
• Supportive of the mission, philosophy, and values of the Jewish Home
• Understanding of Bay Area Jewish philanthropy and traditions a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend evening and weekend events, as required

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of health screening and background checks.

Salary range is competitive, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package available. BART shuttle service provided from the San Francisco Glen Park station at morning, afternoon and evening hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity. Our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-denominational staff reflects the cultural richness of the Bay Area.

This job search is being conducted by Carol Pollock of Planning and Endowment Associates.

Nurse Educator/Staff Development

Department: Education/Staff Development
Start date: Immediately
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Application closing date: Open until filled

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the director of Education/Staff Development, the nurse educator will incorporate the philosophy, goals, and policies of Nursing and other departments of the Jewish Home into educational in-services
• Participate in the interviewing process of prospective candidates for employment
• Assist in the orientation and evaluation of new employees
• Undertake clinical follow-ups on nursing units of all new hires during their probationary period, and thereafter as needed.
• Provide instruction and/or programs designed to increase assessment skill levels of nursing staff
• Act as an educational resource to clinical areas
• Meet educational needs in developing staff in order to fulfill federal and state guidelines
• As needs arise, engage in one-on-one teaching at the unit level to all levels of staff
• Consult with various departments to explore their educational needs and goals
• Plan, provide, and evaluate continuing education programs to improve or maintain professional competencies based on needs assessment
• Collaborate with community educators and educational service agencies (outside the facility) to share and coordinate educational offerings
• Be conversant with Title 22 regulations as well as federal and state regulations for SNF, acute psychiatric care, and Medicare units
• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge of current trends in nursing and health care
• Provide other related duties as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of Education/Staff Development department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current California RN or LVN license
• Degree in nursing preferred
• At least three years acute care or long-term care experience, with demonstrated teaching ability and knowledge of adult learning concepts
• BLS Instructor Trainer certification preferred
• Participation in relevant professional organizations
• Important: Familiarity with a computer, which includes basic understanding of Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualified candidates will be required to present a mini in-service class demonstration as well as an in-person interview. Candidates will give a five-minute presentation to the interviewing team on any topic of their choice. The topic need not be nursing- or medically-related. Candidates may use a flip chart, a PowerPoint presentation (on a memory stick), or any other tool for their demonstration. Candidates will also need to compose a memo or letter on a computer. Please expect the in-person interview, the in-service demonstration, and the computer-usage demonstration to take 1½ hours combined.

MDS Coordinator

Department: Nursing
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: Full-Time, non-exempt
Application Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the chief nursing executive, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator is responsible for the timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS assessments.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure facility compliance with Medicare, OBRA, and Title 22 guidelines
• Support identification of Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents
• Perform utilization review
• Oversee gathering of information for assessments and care plans
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences
• Participate in committees, including appropriate communication, to address and resolve pertinent issues
• Input or supervise the input of MDS assessments, transmission to the state, and obtain receipt of validation
• Manage care plan process
• Complete chart audits as necessary to assess documentation support for MDS assessments
• Identify residents who are experiencing a significant change in status, manage the interdisciplinary process, and complete the necessary assessment
• Monitor MDS documentation and charting requirements that support services provided to meet billing requirements
• Ensure timely completion of all required reports and pertinent communication to appropriate staff
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Jewish Home’s code of conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards; perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, RN preferred
• Valid California RN license
• One year of nursing experience in a long-term care environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of RAI process
• Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations, state and federal/CMS guidelines and regulations pertinent to completing, managing, and transmitting MDS assessments
• Able to provide direction and coordination for a multi-faceted program, including problem resolution with facility
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to be accurate and concise
• Computer-proficient, including word processing, e-mail and Internet programs; familiar with computerized data entry

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to sit and/or work on a computer for long periods
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Therapist

Department: Physical Therapy
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: Full-time & per diem positions
Application closing date: Open until positions filled

Position Overview

Reporting to the director of Physical Therapy, the physical therapist is responsible for the treatment of residents so that they are able to perform at their maximum functional level. Through evaluation of each new patient by various muscle, neurological, gait, and functional tests, the physical therapist utilizes exercises and appropriate techniques and modalities to achieve established treatment goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide the care necessary to enable residents to perform at their maximum functional level
• Provide residents with techniques for maintaining their current functional level, within personal and environmental limitations
• Maintain and develop patient records and reports of physical therapy services
• Participate in the planning and procurement of equipment and supplies
• Plan, participate, and assist with staff orientation, in-service education, and other duties and activities of the Jewish Home and the community, as requested
• On physician referral, the physical therapist will evaluate each new patient, utilizing various muscle, neurological, gait, and functional tests to determine impairment
• Determine and develop individual treatment programs to achieve the prescribed rehabilitative or maintenance goals
• Make appropriate changes in the program to correspond to performance changes
• Administer direct patient care using appropriate techniques and modalities
• Instruct and supervise assistants and aides in the implementation of programs, as designated.
• Prepare, maintain, and transmit accurate patient records, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, attendance and services, as rendered
• Act as liaison between posthetist/orthotist in obtaining necessary equipment
• Confer with other staff members regarding progress of patients and adapt programs to fit needs
• Participate in establishing general and specific in-service programs for Jewish Home staff, such as classes in body mechanics, ROM, transfers, repetitive motion injuries
• Establish in-service programs of a specific nature for physical therapy staff and staff of the Jewish Home, upon request
• Keep current on trends and developments in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and geriatric care
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Current California licensure
• Geriatric experience preferred
• Personal qualifications to include emotional stability, personal and professional integrity, physical fitness, and interest in growth and learning

LVNs, RNs, Psych RNs

Department of Nursing

Description

• Full-time, part-time and on-call positions available evenings, weekend day and p.m. shifts

Qualifications:

• Current LVN or RN license