Lutheran Services Carolinas

• The Foster Care licensing and recruiting specialist is responsible for recruiting foster families and taking them through the licensing process. • They are also responsible for coordinating pre-service and ongoing training, as well as annual evaluations required for all foster families to ensure that all families meet State regulations. • The Licensing and Recruiting Specialist provides consultation in the placement of youth and offers support for children and families throughout their experience with the program.

Job DetailsJob Location: LSC Admin Office - Salisbury, NC 28145Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: First ShiftThe Director of Clinical Services and Reimbursement partners with the clinical teams to ensure systems are in place to develop and enhance clinical services, reimbursement tools, and care delivery systems. This is a remote position with some travel throughout our organization. Must reside in North Carolina. Essential Functions The Director of Clinical Services and Reimbursement, in accordance with Federal and State standards and regulations, organizational and facility policies, philosophies, and objectives, will: 1. Review Quality Indicator Reports for each Community quarterly and when survey window opens with on-site visits to review areas of concern. 2. Collect information at facilities via audits, surveys, and observations to determine communities’ performance and compliance with standards of practice. Prepare written summary of findings and recommendations, as requested or indicated. 3. Investigate care concerns related to quality measures, Trend Tracker data, survey issues, and unusual incidents or accidents. Review related documentation and follow-up on plans of action. 4. Assist with training of new DON’s and other members of nursing as needed. 5. Assist with electronic medical records implementation and MDS training, including development of programming related to electronic medical records. 6. Using federal and state RUG/MDS guidelines, develop care strategies that will enhance patient care health and wellbeing and maximize reimbursement. 7. Assist with licensure and certification surveys as requested. 8. Using federal and state MDS/RUG guidelines, develop care strategies that enhance patient health and well-being, and maximize reimbursement opportunities. 9. Assist with the coordination and timely completion of the medical review process as needed. 10. Stay informed of federal and state policy changes which may affect service delivery and reimbursement. 11. Coordinate LSC – wide initiatives and program implementation as assigned; provide guidance and support and counsel community staff. Work with communities to ensure person centered programs are implemented and sustained. 12. Participate in the dissemination of information and training as assigned. Support communities with development and implementation of clinical training programs. 13. May be required to serve as interim DON as necessary to fill vacancies. 14. Conduct Mock Regulatory Surveys to assist communities with survey readiness and identify areas of opportunity for communities to work on and advise changes to policies and practices to ensure federal and state regulatory compliance. 15. Review and evaluate nursing services in accordance with LSC’s established policies, procedures, and processes. Assist with the development and revision of policies, procedures, and practices. 16. Assist Administrators with risk management and assessment of resident care issues. 17. Serve as the infection prevention liaison for all senior communities. Conduct periodic infection control rounds to ensure policies and procedures are followed. 18. Develop initiatives to improve clinical efficiency, quality, and compliance and promote consistency across senior communities. 19. Provide clinical leadership and support to communities as needed. 20. Assist with Medicare and Case Mix Validation Audits to assure accuracy for MDS coding and reimbursement. Assist the interdisciplinary team with the development of action plans to improve clinical reimbursement. 21. Ensure Medicare certification/recertification procedures are in place. 22. Monitor and assess MDS submissions and assist clinical staff to ensure assessments are coded accurately to present a complete picture of residents’ clinical status and services rendered. 23. Conduct periodic review of the nursing restorative programs in each home. 24. Coordinate medical reviews and assist with processes as needed. Stay informed of federal and state policy changes, which may affect medical review, service delivery and reimbursement. 25. Assist with group purchases for clinical supplies as assigned. Assist communities with formulary adherence; advise facilities as needed. 26. Participate in statewide initiatives and applicable committees. 27. Assist in the hiring and training of key nursing personnel, including but not limited to, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, and Staff Development Director. 28. Significant travel time in excess of 50% with overnight stay may be required. Supervisory Responsibilities, if any: supervise Nurse Consultants QualificationsEducation: Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an approved program. Experience: 10 years of progressive nursing experience. 5 years of nursing home MDS experience. Specific skills/abilities: A working knowledge of PPS/MDS, case mix reimbursement, care planning, and survey standards. Computer knowledge and skills. Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Possession of current Registered Nurse License. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 1. Ambulatory throughout all areas of the building. 2. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment. 3. Able to lift and carry 10 lbs.; bending reaching overhead, stooping, pulling, etc. 4. Significant travel time to other facilities.

Job DetailsJob Location: LSC Charlotte - Child and Family Services - Charlotte, NC 28202Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.08 - $26.44 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: First ShiftLutheran Services Carolinas’ Refugee and Immigrant Services Department provides culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, comprehensive services to refugees and immigrants across North and South Carolina. Please note that you must be fluent in Spanish for this position. $1000 sign-on bonus. The Post Release and Home Studies Program Case Manager works with Unaccompanied Children (UCs) who are fleeing their country of origin and arrive in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. UCs are placed into the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and often released to caregivers in local communities across the country. Lutheran Services Carolinas works in collaboration with the Office of Refugee Resettlement and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Service to provide case management to UCs who are reunified with caregivers in North and South Carolina. This is a remote position, but you must live in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding areas. This role is required to serve only Home Studies, completing up to 3 reports simultaneously. The role will involve significant amounts of writing and travel, with most cases requiring being “fly-out.” A case can be assigned and travel must happen within 1-2 days of that assignment for the in-person part of the home visit. The amount of travel anticipated for this role is between 75% and 80%. Essential Functions: 1. Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and appropriateness of child’s placement with his/her caregiver (sponsor), and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors. 2. Perform ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child’s needs in the following domains: placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, juvenile/criminal justice, and child enrichment activities. 3. Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation. 4. Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with LSC policies and procedures. Utilize social work best practices for thorough assessments of child’s progress and services provided. 5. Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child’s safety, stability, or well-being in the placement. 6. Participate in ongoing supervision. 7. Report trends, challenges, and successes in working with the population as appropriate to supervisor or designee. 8. Participate in LSC trainings on cultural competence, service provision, and policies and procedures. 9. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in social work, or other relevant degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred Experience: At least one year experience in child welfare or trafficking survivors. Experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred. Cross-cultural or international experience preferred. Specific skills/abilities: Fluency in Spanish required. Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Critical assessment and analysis skills. Motivated, organized, flexible and able to navigate multiple service priorities. Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Must carry a valid NC or SC driver’s license. Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services.