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Job Description

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)

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

Skills / Attributes :

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

Experience and Education :

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.

Apply online to become a part of our compassionate and dedicated team : https : / / dsswtx.jotform.com / 220836269749065

Company Description

DSSW is licensed by the state to provide a wide range of services to persons with disabilities including Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Consumer Directed Services (CDS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilties (DBMD), as well as private pay care for the elderly and people with disabilities.

DSSW's programs are designed to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible within their community. The evaluation process by a nurse and the interview process by a program director and your independent case manager assure that an individual's needs are identified so that they can be met by the services available in each program.

All programs are driven by consumer choice and a people first philosophy.

Company Description

Founded in 1993, Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is one of the largest providers of support services to people with disabilities and the elderly in the State of Texas. Our services include personal attendant services, nursing and therapies, as well as assistance in home modifications, adaptive aids, job coaching and supported employment. DSSW is licensed by the state to provide a wide range of services to persons with disabilities including Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Consumer Directed Services (CDS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilties (DBMD), as well as private pay care for the elderly and people with disabilities. DSSW's programs are designed to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible within their community. The evaluation process by a nurse and the interview process by a program director and your independent case manager assure that an individual's needs are identified so that they can be met by the services available in each program. All programs are driven by consumer choice and a people first philosophy.

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