Director of Resident Care and Service Coordination
Company: The Rubin Home Assisted Living
Location: Lynn
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible
Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement POSITION
TITLE: Director of Resident Care and Service Coordination REPORTS
TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PURPOSE: Responsible for the overall health
care management of the residence while overseeing the Residents
activities of daily living. The Director of Resident Care and
Service Coordination is responsible for all healthcare operations
including: safety standards, quality assurance, infection control,
admissions, service referrals and special projects. STATUS: Salary
/Exempt POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree or higher in a
relevant field such as human service management, housing
management, social work or nursing. RN preferred. Massachusetts
drivers license with a safe driving history. At least 5 years of
experience in community health, human services or assisted living.
Excellent organizational, communication and social skills. Ability
to work in a team. The ability to develop and maintain facility
census, with a strong understanding of assisted living, Medicaid,
Medicare, SWH programs. Ability to deal tactfully with all
residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel
and general public. Additional requirements at the discretion of
the Executive Director. Must complete 3-day orientation on Assisted
Living and other required topics according to EOEAs Assisted Living
Regulation 651CMR section 12.07. Must complete a minimum of 15
hours per year of ongoing education and training. GENERAL PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Includes, but not limited to: Frequent bending for
filing. Employee may be required to sit or stand stationary for a
period of time while completing office functions, i.e. 20 -30
minutes. Ability to lift up to 20 -30 lbs., i.e. charts, books,
paper, etc. Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time
(encouraged to change position frequently). Able to tolerate
walking throughout the facility on cement and carpeted floors. An
annual physical exam and negative Mantoux test (or chest X-ray).
Able to tolerate frequent stair climbing to freely & easily get to
any of the facility levels. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves the Residents as a member of the direct care team, while
leading staff. Develops and maintains good working relationships
with staff, residents and their families. Serves as the first line
for mitigating concerns with meeting the resident's or family
expectations. Develops and provides individualized care according
to resident needs and plan of care. Assists with new employee
selection and orientation. Evaluates the skills of employees and
makes recommendations to Executive Director regarding the employee
performance. Communicates new programs, interventions and new
procedures with the staff. Maintains all resident records in full
compliance with EOEA regulations. Oversees and conducts medication
passes. Coordinates resident care with physicians, pharmacies,
certified agencies and all health care vendors. Oversees all
residence staff and performs assessments and in-service training.
Ensures resident needs are met by coordination and monitoring
measures utilizing restorative services, activities and related
support services allowing for respect and dignity of each resident.
Puts Resident service first. Ensures that Residents and family
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere and recognizes individuals needs and
rights. Must respect the principles of resident rights,
confidentiality, EEO and ADA. Other duties may be assigned.
Resident Care Conducts daily rounds checking on resident and unit
cleanliness. Oversees ongoing wellness programs to Residents and
staff. Implements services for Resident move-in, helps Residents
with orientation to the assisted living community / staff and with
their overall adjustment to the assisted living community. Informs
emergency contact and appropriate staff of changes in a residents
condition and needs. Responsible for conducting and/or delegating
the SAMM training for all appropriate staff and conducting any
necessary disciplinary action for non-compliance with SAMM policies
and procedures including regular review of documentation. Ensures
all medications are available and residents receive their
medications as ordered. Counsels the Residents and their family
members in meeting residency standards and health care/
psychosocial needs. Concerns him / herself with the safety of all
community residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and
accidents. Also ensures that the location adheres to the legal,
safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with
his or her role in carrying out the sites fire, safety, and
disaster plans. Ensures that all areas of documentation and
assessment are compliant by conducting and/or reviewing regular
audits. Communicates and collaborates with outside providers to
ensure all personnel involved with resident care are kept informed,
care is consistent, predictable and organized to avoid unnecessary
confusion, duplication or overlap of responsibilities related to
Residents health and well-being. Performs triage of Resident with
sick complaint and refers to appropriate MD office and/or ER with
completed Resident fact sheet with reason for visit. Participates
in agreement meetings annually and assures documentation is
updated. Admissions Serves as the primary contact for new admission
inquiries. Completes pre-admission assessment and determination of
financial eligibility in collaboration with the Special Care
Residence Manager including mental health history and psychosocial
issues. Assists the Executive Director in implementing marketing
plans including networking with potential referral sources such as
physicians, hospitals, case managers and other community
representatives. Educates and assists potential residents and their
families with Admissions process, including, but not limited to
reviewing lease, rights and disclosures, and ensuring all necessary
admission paperwork is completed and maintained. Provides tours of
the facility, answers all admission calls, and verifies all
insurance and financial information. Represents the Facility when
working with other agencies, departments, and other organizations.
Case Management Ensures effective case management and follow-up
practices. Assists residents and families with financial, social
security, Medicare and insurance issues as requested. Assists
Executive Director with regard to policies and procedures, resident
safety, ability to age in place, and discharge planning as needed.
Attends and completes all annual in-services as required by EOEA.
Participates in multidisciplinary care plan meetings as needed,
identifying problems, setting goals and reviewing outcomes.
Documents all case management activities promptly in Resident
records. Assists in developing a Comprehensive Service Plan and
review every 6 months. Reviews Initial Assessments after 30 days
and at a minimum of every 6 months thereafter. Oversees the
completion of Introductory Visits on all new residents and after a
significant change. Completes all required documentation within
regulatory guidelines. Provides information and referral as needed
for Residents. Provides outreach and remains updated on community
resources. Provides and/or arrange in-services to assist staff in
understanding assisted living, Residents rights, psychosocial
issues, mental health, disabilities, dementia care, and MR.
Respects the confidentiality and privacy of Residents in and out of
building. Reports incidents within appropriate time to the
Executive Director, and State agency as required by regulations.
Employee Management Supervises the performance of the licensed and
non-licensed nursing staff. Initiates the disciplinary process as
outlined in the Rubin Home Assisted Living employee handbook.
Attends conferences with other professionals and paraprofessionals
to assure current standards of practice are maintained within the
facility. Participates in On Call rotation.
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