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Transitional Assistance Coordinator F/T

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2026

About the role

Summary:The Transitional Assistance Coordinator will assist Guardian Angel in service adults with developmental disabilities, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and adolescents with brain injury. This position must be motivated by being an instrumental part of giving a participant at a facility level of care the opportunity to rejoin community living with support in place to live a safe and fulfilling life. Work collaboratively and under the instruction of discharge planners and State Case Mangers, the TA Coordinator will assist in the execution of service plans designed to develop, maintain, and/or maximize the participant’s independent functioning in self-care, physical and emotional growth, socialization, communication, and vocational skills.

Responsibilities:
The TA Coordinator position involves assisting with participant transition from skilled nursing facilities to community Living with appropriate support. Transitional assistance Coordination can include any or all the following:

Following MassAbility policies, procedures and reporting in a timely manner
Assisting with housing search, voucher and housing applications
Attending housing appointments with participants for housing interviewing, touring and others
Assisting with core documents applications required by housing authorities, such as an ID or Social Security Card
Setting up apartments as preferred by participants.
Maintaining active communication with MassAbility case manager with updates on participant.
Attending transition meetings prior to participant discharge
Tracking and documenting direct services, housing application, shopping expenses and all communications related to participants.
Communicating with MassAbility. CM and other members of the transition team prior discharge
Coordinating with MassAbility. CM on home modifications needs
Initiating home assessments on housing space for suitable housing goods and furnishing
Purchasing furniture, housing goods and all essential items based on Participant preferences.
Setting up utilities services as needed
Adequately updating service activity log, delivery reports and submitting reimbursements in a timely fashion.
Attending interdisciplinary training, in-service and meeting to maintain and improve TA service-related knowledge.
To assist in the development of information concerning care plans.
Arranging transportation under TA plan and/or transporting individuals in their own vehicle.

Requirements:

Have a college degree (preferably in a human service field), plus experience in providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities; or at least 2 years comparable, community-based, life or work experience providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or persons 60 years or older
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable clean, insured vehicle that has had manufacturer’s recommended scheduled services and transports client as appropriate.
To work flexibly to meet the occasional requirements to work outside normal hours.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Utilize effective time management techniques to ensure tasks are prioritized, and agreed deadlines are met.
Attend all relevant supervision and meetings.
Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts and agency policies.
Respects and maintains client confidentiality at all times.
Reports concerns of client abuse or neglect.
Refrain from discussing personal problems, concerns, or opinions with client, or client representatives.
Can communicate effectively in the language and communication style of the