UCS Medical Coordinator

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about!  We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N. 

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.  

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is  H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization.  We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all. 

The Position: We are looking for a UCS Medical Coordinator, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The UCS Medical Coordinator is responsible for providing nursing care and support to all unaccompanied children in the Unaccompanied Children’s Shelter (UCS).

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $25.00-$27.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $580/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred not required
• 3-5 Years of Mental Health Service experience preferred not required 
• 1 year of child welfare experience required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• All Health Services Department Personnel who provide direct care are required to maintain competency in Basic Life Support, following the American Heart Association BLS Guidelines.
• A BLS Course must be successfully completed every 2 years.
  • All BLS Courses must contain AED Training
• General Microsoft Office and Internet Competency
• Excel 
• General Office Skills; Excellent Writing Skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to Commute to Various Sites on Campus
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• VACCINATIONS REQUIRED: Be able to show proof of immunization or immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route, including:
  • Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
  • MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
  • Tdap: one Tdap dose.
  • Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with individual UC’s with special medical needs (e.g. diabetes, asthma, allergies) so that they are better prepared to cope with their special needs.
• Conduct educational groups with UC's to promote wellness, STD awareness, sex education, etc.
• Work with individuals and groups of UC’s to help them understand procedures such as immunizations, blood tests and examinations.
• Work with UC’s to help them understand the effects of medications.
• Write health summaries for each UC as part of their overall treatment plan.
• Provide assistance to staff regarding medical care of UC’s, medication, first aid and wellness.
• Work with team members to help them understand the interrelation between a UC’s physical and psychological needs.
• Review designated Incident Reports to ensure that the UC's health is safeguarded (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA).
• Comply with all governmental and company regulations in the area of Health Services.
• Comply with the documentation standards and protocols for the UCS program.
• Complete all required county, state, federal, and agency documentation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives 
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N. 

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures. 

Salary : $25 - $27