Program Coordinator

Company: Help At Home
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Help at Home is hiring a Program Coordinator!Help at Home is the nation's leading provider of high-quality support, providing a gold standard of care to seniors and people with disabilities. Right now, our clients need us more than ever. We are still hiring compassionate employees--and we are taking every precaution to protect our communities.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Help at Home has led our industry in providing PPE to our teams, as well as providing training on proper use and other safety measures. We commit to being transparent and open in our hiring process to ensure your health and safety. Our clients, caregivers and employees will always be our top priority. The main focus of the Program Coordinator position is to--coordinate and implement care services with referral sources, clients--and employees, while ensuring the delivery of quality services. This occurs through the direct supervision of employees, support for clients--and consistent communication. The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for completing--payroll, hiring and--training new staff, coordinating--with staff and nurses to schedule care services and ensuring--coverage for--all shifts. They will also be responsible for providing direct care services, as needed. Benefits* Health, dental and vision insurance* Holiday pay* Paid time off * Paid vacation* Mileage reimbursement* Paid travel time* Short-term and long-term disability options* Supportive management* Team-oriented environmentResponsibilities* Quality Assurance:* Maintain confidentiality of all clients' Protected Health Information, as mandated by HIPAA* Review all forms, notify Case Manager of any incidents and provide oversight for--follow-up plans with staff* Assist in the preparation and submission of reports that are required by contract, funding sources, and/or regulations* Supervision/Training:* Interview and hire new staff* Manage payroll* Coordinate in-service trainings * Provide oversight of the Medication Administration Record with documentation and checks of the MAR at least once per week* Monitor and record all required trainings--for staff, while scheduling updates, as needed* Complete monthly staff schedule with appropriate levels of staff coverage* Provide direct support by--providing care services needed to protect the health and safety of the client--in a staffing crisis* Assist in communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team about concerns and findings* Be available to respond to staff in case of an emergency* Perform on-site evaluations for all field staff* Complete annual evaluations and submit to the Director * Other Duties:* Coordinate client benefits including Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSA, and Food Stamps* Secure community resources for clients * Assist in ensuring compliance with licensure guidelines* Assist the Director in teaching the training classes, as requested* Assist the Director with on-site investigations, as requested, for worker injury and client complaints* Assist with job interviews and reference checks* Maintain and promote professional manner for self--and support staff within all communications* Assist the Director with other duties, as assigned and with approvalMinimum Qualifications* At least one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities and/or caring for individuals with developmental disabilities* Experience with payroll* Experience coordinating and managing staffing schedules* Supervisory experience preferred * A personal vehicle that is insured and meets state safety/licensure requirements* Availability to work days, evenings and weekends* Availability to be On-Call at all timesIn order to be employed as a Program Coordinator, candidates must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

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