Bilingual Care Coordinator for Individuals With Disabilities

UCPSA Bilingual Care Coordinator for Individuals With Disabilities

Full Time

Pay: $50,000 per year

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA) is hiring a Program Manager in our Green Valley office. This individual will help to maintain and grow our membership in underserved areas in Southern AZ. UCPSA has a diverse and dynamic team as well as a unique company culture. We believe we can deliver high-quality services through hard work balanced with a sense of joy and fun.

Here are some things our team members enjoy about working with us:

• Our professional but casual office environment
• A small, close knit team where everyone knows your name!
• Office potlucks and engaging events
• Transparent and approachable leadership focused on providing professional development
• Opportunities for advancement
• And many other benefits
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION: Care Coordinators coordinate in-home and community-based services for the elderly and people living with all types of disabilities.

Duties To Include

• Working Mon-Fri 8a-5p. Please note the position will occasionally require the manager to work a slightly different schedule to accommodate client needs. This may include working direct care shifts, some evenings/ weekends.
• Performing on-call duties at least once every 8 weeks. The duties last for a duration of two consecutive weeks. These duties include answering and managing emergency phone calls from 5p-8a M-F and all day Sat and Sun. These duties may also include working direct care shifts.
• Maintaining and growing a caseload in Southern Arizona
• Scheduling shifts for clients and direct care staff
• Orienting and training direct care staff with clients
• Monitoring direct care staff performance
• Holding staff meetings as needed and attending weekly program department meetings
• Conducting intake of new clients
• Meeting with clients/families minimally every quarter
• Attending meetings with other agencies involved in a client's care
• Ensuring that all paperwork in client files is updated regularly
• Documenting all significant conversations and/or correspondences with staff and clients
• Maintaining client and agency confidentiality at all times
  
  

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain a current CPR/FA certification
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance
• Ability to clear a DES background check
• Ability to obtain a current T.B. clearance card
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to handle difficult situations with clients/families
• The ability to work a flexible schedule
• The ability to learn and operate UCPSA program software
• The ability to work independently
• The ability to lift and transfer clients
• Own/have regular access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of visiting and transporting clients, attending meetings outside of the office, etc. Proof of current registration and insurance of the vehicle must be kept on file with UCPSA. This position will require travel to Rio Rico, Nogales, Amado, etc.
• At least one year of direct care experience, personally or professionally, a degree in a related field, and/or case management experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred