What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR / SCHEDULER position at Visiting Angels of the Berkshires?
Client Care Coordinator / Scheduler
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE : The Client Care Coordinator / Scheduler isresponsible for the coordination of services including, but not limited to : implementing schedules, ensuring adequate staffing and guaranteeing continuity of care that results in superior client care as well as caregiver and client satisfaction. The Client Care Coordinator / Scheduler will team with other Client Care Coordinator / Schedulers to work together performing day to day activities and shall report directly to : Director / Owner .
CLASSIFICATION : Non-exempt employees are employees whose job positions do not meet FLSA or applicable state exemption tests, and who are NOT exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Non-exempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Caregiver Staff
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
The duties and responsibilities described below do not represent a comprehensive list for the position. Additional tasks may be assigned periodically as necessitated by the business demands.
- Answer the telephone and greet the public.
- Be dependable : arrive on time and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Recruit and advertise for direct care staff.
- Process applications and check references. Conduct criminal background checks for potential employees. Schedule interviews for potential employees with appropriate supervisor. Ensure TB tests are obtained upon hire and annual testing records maintained.
- Conduct new caregiver staff orientation.
- Schedule caregiver staff for hours of service on new clients and open hours / shifts on existing cases. Ensure consistency in caregiver scheduling.
- Maintain computer schedules and timely data entry for schedules and client information.
- Ensure that employee files are complete by entering appropriate information into the scheduling system in a timely manner.
- Maintain and appropriately file documentation on all current and past clients.
- Conduct In-home Client Assessments
- Monitor employee attendance and track time records on a daily basis. Counsel staff regarding tardiness and correct use of time clock system. Make appropriate corrections to the system to facilitate accurate payroll processing.
- Maintain computer schedules and ensure timely data entry for schedules and client information.
- Ensure timely copying and filing of appropriate caregiver and client documentation.
- Participate in annual evaluations of caregiver staff.
- Recognize and reward good job performance and promote caregiver recognition.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients and referral sources.
- Independently respond to and resolve client complaints and concerns.
- Communicate and refer appropriate matters to the Director for additional guidance.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to employees, clients and client's families.
- Communicate and reinforce Visiting Angels' policies and procedures to caregiver staff.
- Manage on-call evening and weekend care, as directed. Keep on-call materials current with client information, instructions and directions, current roster of care and roster of active direct care staff. Prepare and maintain the on-call log, client and employee records. Manage calls in accordance with the company policies.
- Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
- Perform other functions, as deemed appropriate by the management team.
REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :
