**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center** **Location:** US:PA: Hershey **Work Type:** Full Time **FTE:** 1.00 **Shift:** Day **Hours:** 8:00a - 4:30p **Recruiter Contact:** Ashlee Hoffman at agalloway1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (//agalloway1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) **SUMMARY OF POSITION:** Under the direction of an RN Care Coordinator (RNCC) or Masters prepared Social Worker (MSW) the purpose of this position is to assist in communicating the discharge plan to patients and families and facilitating safe and timely transitions of care and services from acute care to alternative levels such as skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, and/ or home program. This role will work collaboratively with the care transitions team members, providing onsite face to face interactions with patients and families and telephonic discharge arrangements with external entities and post-acute vendors. This role will assist in facilitating timely discharges, identification of barriers, and assuring clear communication is provided to patient family regarding discharge and transition of care plan. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):** + Bachelor's degree in social work, health and human services, or allied health field or equivalent experience (4 years) + BLS certified, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment + Must demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills, human relation skills and time management skills. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):** + Prefer previous experience in health care service setting, and interaction with patients and families regarding care planning. **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?** Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. **For more information:** About Us | Careers | Penn State Health (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/about-us) **Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:** + **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). + **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. + **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. + **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. + **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. **For a full list with more detailed information:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?** Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. **YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.** _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._ **Union:** Non Bargained **Position** Transitional Care Associate - DAY SHIFT - Care Transitions **Location** US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time **Req ID** 66739