What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Sharing Medical Coordinator position at Partners for Quality?
**Overview:**
Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of , provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership.
The Life Sharing Medical Coordinator serves as a member of the Community and Employment Supports Services leadership team reporting to the Director of Life Sharing. This position will require travel to the homes of people supported for home visits and will have the flexibility to telework from home on a Citizen Care device as well as in the administrative office when not in the field as scheduled with the Director of Life Sharing.
Health & Wellness:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of personal outcomes for people supported, especially as they apply to their health, wellness, and medical needs.
- Advocate for people supported to achieve their health and wellness goals through education and consultation.
- Guide and assist Life Sharing staff, Life Sharing Partners, and families receiving FMSA to support the attainment of the best possible health and personal outcomes for people supported.
- Provide oversight and direction for the implementation/integration of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), implement service and training considerations as indicated by the HRST, and ensure routine up-dates and proper documentation within the screening tool as required.
Administrative Duties & Professional Standards:
- Complete and maintain certification as an HRST rater and clinical reviewer.
- Serve as the clinical reviewer for completed HRSTs within the life sharing programs.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Medication Administration Process, including successful completion and maintenance of train the trainer certification; review medication errors when needed.
- Collaborate with the Life Sharing team to determine the appropriateness of referrals in both Life Sharing and FMSA programs; conduct initial meetings with the people referred and their families/caregivers, ensure receipt of required information as necessary.
- Complete and maintain certification as a First Aid/CPR trainer.
Strategic Leadership:
- Display a strong commitment to the accomplishment of CCIs Mission and Vision.
- Support and actively model values associated with The Council on Quality & Leadership (CQL) and Everyday Lives.
- Work collaboratively with the CCI team to develop strategies to proactively close identified care gaps (HEDIS).
- Identify, track, and analyze health and wellness trends/outcomes utilizing data from HRST and other associated health and wellness programs in place at CCI.
- Explore collaboration with other medical and/or health and wellness focused facilities or agencies to support CCI programs and services.
- Responsible for the completion of other related duties as assigned.
Cash Incentives:
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:
- Up to $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)
BENEFITS:
- Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
- $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
- Wellness Days (2 per year)
- Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Optional 401(k) with Employer match
WORK PERKS:
- Paid orientation and training
- Free parking (select locations)
- Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
