What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Coordinator position at EAST HOUSE CORPORATION?
Description
About Us:
East House is a leading healthcare and support services provider, dedicated to helping individuals transition to more independent community living. We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Health Care Coordinator to join our team.
Position Overview:
As a Health Care Coordinator at East House, you will play a vital role in providing medication, physical health, and nutrition education and support to our residential clients as they work toward a more independent lifestyle. You will report to the Program Manager and collaborate with medical providers, ensuring our clients' health care needs are met effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with assigned clients to assist in getting medical needs met.
- Collaborate with external medical providers to facilitate client needs being met.
- Provide education and support to clients and their supports about medical issues and needed follow-up.
- Act as a liaison for the unit, working with pharmacies and doctors when questions arise.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of the therapeutic community.
- Maintain familiarity with all clients in the unit, actively participating in Case Reviews and reviewing communication logs.
- Address the needs of the residents in the unit that occur during on-duty shifts.
- Track when all client physicals and PPDs are due and support counselors in ensuring appointments are made prior to lapse.
- Provide 1:1 attention and transportation for medical appointments when clients need added support.
- Provide monthly training to all residents on topics such as Fire safety, Personal Safety, Nutrition, and Tobacco Cessation.
East House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
East House is a proud RMAPI (Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative) Level Up Champion for our commitment to social justice and promoting economic mobility in our community.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education/Experience: High school diploma plus 5 years of experience or equivalent educational and experiential qualifications.
- Licensure/Certifications: NYS motor vehicle license, a safe driving record, and availability of a personal vehicle for work.
- Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with culturally diverse clients, staff, and community service providers.
- Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word for basic tasks.
- Physical Demands:
- Job requires sitting, handling objects and paperwork, working with a computer.
- Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs), walking, standing, and reaching.
- Finger dexterity for operating a telephone and computer keyboard.
- Hearing to enable normal conversation.
- Visual requirements to read documents and a computer screen.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations.
- Working Conditions: Respond to crises and emergencies during on-duty hours, occasional travel in Monroe County, and occasional transportation of clients.
East House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to welcoming a new Health Care Coordinator to our team to help us achieve our mission of providing exceptional care to those in need.
Salary : $20 - $21
