Unit Coordinator

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living

Salary: $56k
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

MS Office
Excel
Word
Electronic Health Records

About the role

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.

Grounded in the Jewish values of excellence, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living—fondly referred to in the past as “the Jewish Home”—was founded in 1871. Today, more than 150 years later, we continue to build upon our legacy of enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are proud to foster a culture of inclusion and to employ individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems who share our dedication to serving older adults with respect and excellence.

Why work with us

Mission-driven nonprofit organization rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect
Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
Inclusive community, we welcome employees of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities (you do not need to be Jewish to work here)
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Collaborative leadership is committed to strengthening our workplace and care experience

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Unit Coordinator, you will work closely with the Unit Manager, Social Services, and the interdisciplinary team to support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the unit. You will play a key role in coordinating communication, managing scheduling and documentation, and ensuring smooth workflows across the care team. This role is essential in supporting resident care by maintaining organized systems, assisting with admissions and appointments, and serving as a central point of contact for staff, residents, and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates staff scheduling for the unit and prepares bi-weekly payroll accurately, in a timely manner
Functions as a receptionist for the unit taking messages and returning calls for Unit Manager, Social Worker, and Nursing staff; frequently checks and promptly responds to all emails
Transcribes Physicians’ orders; manages pharmacy refills; ensures all nursing forms are current and available
Responsible for filing, copying, and scanning/faxing documents; distributes mail and orders supplies for the unit
Creates and maintains various resident files such as disaster, personal effects, mortuary designation, annual universal lifeline forms, as well as summarizing monthly behavior monitoring log
Coordinates and completes all non- employee sitter files; partners with Human Resources to ensure background checks are completed, and works with families to complete required duties check off the list
Greets, welcomes, and interfaces with all visitors, families, residents, patients, and staff
Works closely with families and unit staff to coordinate internal/external resident appointments; prepares for and assists with new admissions; answers call lights and, participates in all quality improvement activities
Responsible for contacting families and communicating the following; appointments, bed hold notifications, information requests, and miscellaneous information on behalf of the Unit Manager, Social Worker, and IDT
Monitors residents checking in to and out of the unit
Completes online or routine catalog shopping for resident needs as directed by Social Worker and Unit Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

JOB DETAILS

- Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
- Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week
- Shift Schedule: AM | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
- Working Days: Monday through Friday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in along term health care setting working directly with residents, families, and staff preferred
Experience in coordination of services in a health care setting, preferred
Cultural sensitivity of Jewish traditions and Russian Émigré issues
Strong English communication skills (written, verbal, and comprehension)
Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Demonstrated strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Word, and electronic health records

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of ten to fifteen (10 to 15) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
Fine motor skills
Good visual acuity
Perform tasks listed above with or without the aid of mechanical devices

Our investment in you.

Full Benefits(Medical, Dental, & Vision), 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station.

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living

Providing a continuum of care and services for older adults.

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