Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary
We are seeking a Care Coordinator to join our Greater Horizon Healthcare team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with patients to determine their medical needs, develop the best course of action, and oversee their treatment plans, ensuring each client gets high-quality, individualized care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and knowledgeable about healthcare practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes optimal health for individuals though routine, preventive, and emergency health care. Ensures that work environments and Life Enhancement activities are safe, secure and where individuals are free from harm.
- Develop, write and present annual Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and the subsequent support paperwork in consultation with their supervisor.
- Performs case management duties including documentation of training and activities, maintenance of individual confidential files on assigned caseload, review and submit all required paperwork to supervisor according to agency procedures. Attends regular meetings as necessary.
- Ability to be flexible regarding necessary changes in work schedule and tasks as assigned by supervisor to cover the needs of the individual supported.
- Ability to demonstrate good computer skills as well ability to learn to utilize the agencys computer programs for documentation of necessary data.
- Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Previous experience as a Care Coordinator or in a similar position is preferred
- Certification as a medical assistant is preferred
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks and prioritize appropriately
- Ability to work in fast-paced situations and make sound decisions quickly
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of compassion
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driving license
- Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder
- Valid CPR, First Aid and other relevant certifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS in Human Services /related field or associate degree or HS Diploma/GED plus 4-5 years of related experience
- 2-3 years related experience with persons with ID/DD or Human Services
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Able to write and proofread routine reports
- Ability to speak English (Multi-lingual will be preferred)
VEHICLE/TRAVEL
- Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. During the performance of the duties of this job, the employee can be expected to have meal breaks with the individuals served and to provide them with any assistance that they need during these meal breaks.
Disclaimer:
This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. Employment at GHH is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between a candidate and GHH.