We provide an enjoyable and satisfying work environment, as evinced by the significant number of persons with 20 or more years of employment at the Home.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in every way. Our multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multidenominational staff reflects the cultural richness of the Bay Area.
We support our employees by offering a competitive benefits package that addresses a varied range of employee health and wellness needs.
Porter, department of Environmental Services
Position overview
We are seeking a porter to join our Environmental Services team. The porter is responsible for a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services throughout the facility.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience in custodial services
- High school graduate
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Basic math calculation skills
- Some knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods commonly used in cleaning and disinfecting
EMR Analyst
Position overview
The EMR analyst provides critical thinking skills in analyzing complex issues in the clinical, operational, and billing aspects of the EMR implementation and support.
Essential job functions
- Prepare detailed workflows, processes and specifications
- Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that meet user requirements
- Responsibilities within each phase of the project’s life cycle include user meetings, design, specifications, build, development, testing, implementation, and go-live support
- Provide outstanding client service and contribute to the organization’s mission of utilizing information technology to improve patient care
Requirements
- Experience implementing and/or maintaining any of the EMR systems required: Epic, Cerner, McKesson, IDX, HealthMedX, etc.
- Strong proficiency with MS Visio
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with an emphasis on Information Systems or health care in systems analysis, is preferred
- Experience with HealthMedX application preferred, but not required
- HL/7 Interface protocol a plus (ADT, orders, results, billing, ancillary systems)
- Clinical workflow, medical terminology, HIPAA compliance regulations, Medicare/Medi-Cal, professional billing, or systems installation background a strong plus
- Expertise with healthcare business processes and associated clinical application software is an advantage
- Working knowledge of any programming language a plus
- Ability to analyze a problem and come up with a solution
- Knowledge of Crystal Reports preferred
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to change screens and systems tables using any commercially available tools is a big plus
- Prior training and technical writing experience preferred
- SQL proficiency is a plus, but not required
Occupational Therapist
Position overview
The occupational therapist is responsible for providing care necessary to enable residents to perform their maximal functional abilities in their daily lives. This is done by providing residents with techniques for maintaining their current functional level, within the limitations of their environment and disabilities.
Requirements
- Current California licensure by Occupational Therapy Board
- Geriatric experience preferred
- Must work well in a dynamic environment
Foundation and Corporate
Grants Officer
Position overview
Jewish Home of San Francisco is seeking an experienced foundation and corporate grants officer to join a cohesive, “mission-minded” team of development and communications professionals in the Organizational Advancement division, where personal satisfaction is valued and mission success is expected.
Essential job functions
- The development officer for foundation and corporate grants will provide the strategic and day-to-day management of foundation and corporate giving, and coordinate mini-campaigns for capital improvements and program development
- As the primary grants writer for the organization, s/he will maintain and grow an ongoing personal portfolio of current and prospective grantors, and be responsible for monitoring the status and reporting requirements of existing grants
- The grants officer will be the primary point person for mini-campaigns and interact regularly and effectively with all stakeholders. Success is measured by meeting portfolio and solicitation metrics and funds raised
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of development fundraising
- Proven success in acquiring grants and performing systematic reporting
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to the Jewish community
- Computer literacy essential
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- A valid California driver’s license and access to an automobile preferred
To apply
Please e-mail a cover letter focusing on how you can make a positive impact in the position and to the Jewish Home’s philanthropic purpose and values. Attach your resume, along with salary history and salary requirement. Place your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.
Compensation: Salary is competitive with other nonprofit organizations and commensurate with qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity considerations. Excellent benefits package.
Review of applications begins immediately and the position will be filled when an appropriate candidate is found.
Annual Giving and
Special Events Officer
The Jewish Home of San Francisco is seeking an experienced annual giving and special events officer to join a cohesive, “mission-minded” team of development and communications professionals in the Organizational Advancement division, where personal satisfaction is valued and mission success is expected.
Essential job functions
- Reporting to the chief advancement officer, the development officer for annual giving and special events will provide the strategic and day-to-day management of annual giving and coordinate the Home's cultivation and fundraising events
- Responsible for monitoring and sustaining an ongoing program of annual solicitation and donor recognition, including the preparation of mailing materials, measurable productivity and financial goals
- In the special events role, s/he will coordinate and lead all aspects of regular and targeted cultivation and fundraising events, and aid in the development of new programs that enhance relationships with donors
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of development experience
- Proven success in achieving annual giving goals and coordinating special events
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to the Jewish community
- Computer literacy essential
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- A valid California driver’s license and access to an automobile preferred
To apply
Please e-mail a cover letter focusing on how you can make a positive impact in the position and to the Jewish Home’s philanthropic purpose and values. Attach your resume, along with salary history and salary requirement. Place your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.
Compensation: Salary is competitive with other nonprofit organizations and commensurate with qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity considerations. Excellent benefits package.
Review of applications begins immediately and the position will be filled when an appropriate candidate is found.
Administrative Assistant
Position overview
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join a cohesive, “mission-minded” team of development and communications professionals in the Organizational Advancement division, where personal satisfaction is valued and mission success is expected.
Essential job functions
- Responsible for providing essential clerical and administrative support to the department
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, and multitask in a busy work environment
- Strong computer skills with proven Raiser’s Edge database and mail merge experience are essential
Requirements
- Experience working with budgets and database management strongly preferred
- Word and data processing proficiency; including MS Office applications and relational donor databases
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge essential
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- A valid California driver’s license and access to an automobile preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
To apply
Please e-mail a cover letter focusing on how you can make a positive impact in the position and to the Jewish Home’s philanthropic purpose and values. Attach your resume, along with salary history and salary requirement. Place your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.
Compensation: Salary is competitive with other nonprofit organizations and commensurate with qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity considerations. Excellent benefits package.
Review of applications begins immediately and the position will be filled when an appropriate candidate is found.
Major/Leadership Gifts Officer
Position overview
The Jewish Home is seeking an experienced leadership gifts officer to join a cohesive, “mission-minded” team of development and communications professionals in the Organizational Advancement division, where personal satisfaction is valued and mission success is expected. We are looking for an energetic, congenial self-starter who is able to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
Essential job functions
- Reporting to the chief advancement officer, the development officer for leadership gifts will manage a portfolio of prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000 and higher
- Responsible for designing individual cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors, conducting personal visits, cultivating and managing donor relationships with board and staff, and identifying funding opportunities for donors that match organizational priorities
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of development experience
- Proven success in closing gifts while managing a large donor portfolio
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to the Jewish community
- Computer literacy essential
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- A valid California driver’s license and access to an automobile preferred
To apply
Please e-mail a cover letter focusing on how you can make a positive impact in the position and to the Jewish Home’s philanthropic purpose and values. Attach your resume, along with salary history and salary requirement. Place your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.
Compensation: Salary is competitive with other nonprofit organizations and commensurate with qualifications, experience, budget, and internal equity considerations. Excellent benefits package.
Review of applications begins immediately and the position will be filled when an appropriate candidate is found.
Unit Manager
Position overview
The unit manager provides for the delivery of efficient and effective care and ensures that the care provided is consistent with Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure that unit operations are in compliance with CMS, Title 22, OBRA, and other regulatory requirements and standards
- Ensure an optimum level of functioning of the facility’s Medicare committee, including appropriate communication to address and resolves pertinent issues
- Monitor MDS documentation and charting Requirements that support services provided to meeting billing requirements
- Complete MDS and pertinent narrative data as necessary to optimize RUGs distribution and reimbursement
- Support the resident assessment coordinator in conducting daily assessments of Medicare patients, and coordinates therapy, general care, and discharge planning
- Develop and maintain unit specific quality assurance and improvement activities
- Works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of staff
- Perform other tasks as assigned and other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)
- Three years of nursing experience in a long-term care environment preferred; minimum one year of experience in management of short-term rehabilitation/Medicare unit
- Strong knowledge of state and federal/CMS guidelines and regulations pertinent to the management of Medicare reimbursement.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Food and Beverage Manager
Position overview
The food and beverage manager coordinates the functions and directs the training of cooks, nutritional services supervisors, food production workers and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure a high quality, efficient, and sanitary food service operation.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain a friendly, efficient attitude towards customers, co-workers and clients
- Plan and/or participate in devising menus and the utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account the probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, and menu cycle
- Develop recipes and special dishes. Review menus and analyze recipes to determine food, labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items. Recognize and adopt the appropriate menus and recipes to the specific needs of the resident population, and demonstrate a knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient/resident population
- Directly supervise food production (cooking and other kitchen personnel) and coordinate their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production
- Observe methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner and to control costs. Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling
- Implement and execute established facility policies, guidelines and procedures for all food and supplies purchased to achieve highest quality/price value and budget objectives
- Establish and enforce quality assurance and improvement process for nutrition and sanitation standards for the entire kitchen
- Maintain established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Comply with all OSHA regulations as well as other local, state, and federal regulations
- Perform all other related duties as assigned and negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Requirements
- Culinary Arts degree or equivalent from a two-year college in culinary, hotel/restaurant or food service related area of study and two years’ relevant experience
- Five years’ related experience in large-scale food production (i.e., hospital, college)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written) with clients, customers of clients, and support staff
- Two years of leadership experience
- Possess a current serve-safe certification
Assistant Director of Nursing
Position overview
Assisting the Jewish Home’s chief nursing executive with administrative duties and the supervision of nursing staff, the assistant director of nursing ensures that the care provided is consistent with established standards and that it is provided in a safe, appropriate, and fiscally responsible manner. The assistant director of nursing is also responsible for the management and development of staff, as well as for the planning, directing, and monitoring of operations.
Essential Job Functions
- Direct, evaluate, and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action
- Perform daily resident care rounds and report the status of nursing care to the chief nursing executive and the Home’s administrator
- Implement the quality improvement program and participate in the process, which involves audits, reports, and action plans
- Ensure that unit operations are in compliance with Title 22, OBRA, and other regulatory requirements and standards
- Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach
- Supervise nursing committee meetings and participate in the implementation of committee projects and goals
- Work closely with the staffing coordinator to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing staff to meet facility/census requirements
- Represent the chief nursing executive at meetings and assume responsibility for nursing operations in the chief nursing executive’s absence
- Interview, hire, schedule and counsel nursing staff
- Performs other tasks as assigned and duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN or higher preferred)
- Five years of nursing work experience in a long-term care environment preferred; minimum two years of experience in management
- Strong knowledge of state and federal/CMS guidelines and regulations
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
On-call Nutritional Services stewards/stewardesses
Position overview
The Jewish Home’s Nutritional Services department is looking to fill three positions for on-call stewards/stewardesses to perform routine general service tasks in the kitchen, dish room, cafeteria, dining rooms, and residents’ areas.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain a friendly and efficient attitude toward customers, co-workers, and clients
- Set up an assigned station in the work area
- Prepare portions, assemble and label food items. Work on the residents’ meal service line
- Work in the dish room, scraping trays, loading and unloading the dish machine, and sorting silverware, if required
- Clean tables, counters, and various types of kitchen equipment, and sweep and mop the floors
- Assist with catered events, if required
- Adhere to all sanitation procedures. Remove trash from department and transport to disposal area
- Adhere to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Comply with all OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations
- Recognize and adopt activities appropriate to the specific needs of the resident population and demonstrate knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient and/or resident population
- Maintain compliance with standards of operation. Maintain all records and reports necessary to comply with government and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes
- Maintain compliance with all requirements of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended
- Perform all other related duties
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
- Ability to apply elementary math functions
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions
- Ability to work well under time constraints
Security Guard
Position overview
This position functions as part of the security team working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions to ensure that the Jewish Home’s residents, visitors, staff and property are protected against fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing, or any other potential safety concern.
Essential job functions
- Monitor and authorize the entrance of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of the premises
- Patrol the Jewish Home’s grounds, watching for unusual activity or safety hazards, and ensure the security of doors and windows
- Control motor traffic on the Home’s grounds
- Monitor the staff parking lots to ensure compliance with the Jewish Home’s parking policy
- Respond to door, Wanderguard and fire alarms, and investigate the cause
- Respond and assist in emergency situations. This may entail calling the police or fire departments as appropriate
- Receive courier and stock deliveries
- Control access to the Jewish Home’s grounds and facility after visiting hours
- Complete report documentation of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or other unusual incidences
- Answer the main line’s telephone, taking messages, answering questions, and providing information as necessary, or when the switchboard is closed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1 year’s experience working as a security guard preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills
- Physically able to continually patrol the grounds
- Flexible schedule
- Current guard card
Director of Nutritional Services
Position overview
The director of Nutritional Services plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Nutritional Services department, planning and directing its provision of nutritional services to residents and employees of the Jewish Home. The director establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies; institutes standards for the organization and supervision of nutritional services; provides technical guidance and administrative direction for diet planning, menu formulation, and the preparation of regular and therapeutic diets. The director procures and directs the maintenance of supplies and equipment, and coordinates dietetic services with those rendered by other departments.
Required skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in food, nutrition or similar degree; or 6 years’ equivalent work experience
- 4 years’ experience in a senior community or hotel industry
- 3 years’ experience directly managing food service staff
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, including written, oral, and public speaking aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to create appetizing menus with quarterly menu revisions
- Demonstrated knowledge of dietetics and nutrition, administration and operation of an institutional nutritional services department, purchasing practices, and formulation of dietary service
- Demonstrated ‘change agent’ with the willingness to create and pursue alternatives, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for residents
- Knowledgeable and passionate about culture change initiatives in skilled nursing facilities settings
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
