What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director (Home Health Care) needed in El Paso position at Disability Services of the Southwest/Lifespan Home health?
Assistant Program Director needed in El Paso.
Position Summary: Assists the Program Director and supervision of Special Attendants & Personal Care Attendants.
Schedule
Full Time
Monday-Friday 8a-5p
On Call rotation
Might have to work on weekends depending on the visits schedule
Pay & Benefits
$16.00/hr
Medical, Life, Vision & Dental Insurance
401(K)
PTO
Tasks
Position Summary: Assists the Program Director and supervision of Special Attendants & Personal Care Attendants.
Schedule
Full Time
Monday-Friday 8a-5p
On Call rotation
Might have to work on weekends depending on the visits schedule
Pay & Benefits
$16.00/hr
Medical, Life, Vision & Dental Insurance
401(K)
PTO
Tasks
- Answer and relay telephone call and takes messages.
- Schedules or reschedules visits when staff members are unable to make them as scheduled
- Maintain master schedule of all field staff visits, making changes as required or requested by Individuals, supervisor, or office staff
- Maintain Staffing Workbook with Open shifts and Attendants wanting more hours to find coverage for Individuals as needed
- Conducts initial orientation with clients and newly assigned attendant staff
- Complete 2067 automator weekly by researching the reason for under/over utilization and sending to CMA
- Maintain tacking list and follow up with therapist for therapy quarterlies due before end of month
- Ensure therapist turn in 8606-A by due date and follow up
- Send Referrals to therapist ensuring authorization has been approved and schedule quarterlies/8606-A in KT
- Ensure Prescriptions for Specialized therapies are sent and received prior to IPC Approval.
- Ensure the adaptive aids, Dental and Minor home modification tracking records is maintained and accurate by ensuring timeframes are being met and documents are received and processed in a timely manner.
- Tracks unstaffed hours on a weekly basis and documents hiring efforts.
- Deliver/pick-up of any items or documentation in regards to adaptive aids, dental and minor home modification within appropriate time frame
- Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service education activities as assigned by Administrator
- Will perform client care and on-call duties as assigned or as needed
- Monitor faxes, answer faxes and send to CMA within appropriate timeframes as required
- Monitor and ensure all documents are uploaded to KT within appropriate time frame
- Travel as required
- Observe confidentiality policies at all times
- Comply with federal, state, & company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Able to work independently
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal relations skills, including active listening skills such as giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
- Willingness to work with health care professionals, individuals, families, and the general public
- Written and verbal communication skills are required to communicate effectively as appropriate to the needs of the audience
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend English; must be able to communicate efficiently in English
- Highschool diploma or GED required
- Is at least 18 years of age;
- Experience working with people with disabilities, preferred.
- Two (2) years clerical experience in an administrative setting, preferred.
- Is an employee of the DSA and is not a relative of an individual being serviced by the DSA.
- CLASS Training provided by HHS and Agency must be completed within the first 90 days after hire.
- Must maintain current CPR certification including the choking prevention that includes skills verification by in person demonstration.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
- Must not be convicted of a crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in TAC 250.
- Computer knowledge and experience: must demonstrate competence with office applications such as MS Word and Excel, and have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.
- Must be to type 35 wpm with 80% accuracy.
Salary : $16
