New Policy Coordinator jobs in Allentown, PA

Description

Launch your Career Path at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery! 

Shift is 12pm-8:30pm Monday-Friday and 1 weekend a month

If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team! We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth!!~

POSITION FUNCTION:

The Care Coordinator is the primary point of contact and liaison for internal/external resident care and services. The Care Coordinator has the responsibility to provide case management/care coordination and advocacy by carrying a caseload and assisting clients in negotiating social services, providing follow-up and monitoring support. Reassess the individual’s needs on an on-going basis.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Ensure that all residents have medical benefits that cover all medication and medical needs.
2. Acts as the primary liaison between residents and community resources, including federal, state, county agencies, and private companies. Ensure that all entitlements are received and current and manages the oversight of insurance coverage
3. Ensure and maintain regulatory compliance of the individual’s record
4. Provides one-to-one support to assigned residents in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) in accordance with each resident’s support plan; these may include assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care activities.
5. Provides one-to-one support to assigned residents in completing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in accordance with each resident’s support plan; these may include cleaning, laundry, shopping, providing transportation, support with recreational, educational or vocational pursuits, using the telephone, etc.
6. Maintains contact with families, teams, or designated allies of residents; including emergent issues, progress updates (if approved by individual), and involvement for recovery.
7. Develops comprehensive plan for each assigned resident, which includes an overview of:  medical, psychiatric, and daily living needs.  Updates annually or as appropriate.
8. Establishes, maintains and audits resident files to include:  admission paperwork, quality progress notes, medical evaluations, benefit paperwork, etc.
9. Coordinates, consults and collaborates with the resident’s team, and participates regularly in providing input into the clinical recovery plans for all residents receiving therapeutic services.
10. Maintains ongoing contact with the resident’s treatment team members; report changes, concerns, complaints, and progress to enhance resident’s overall wellness.
11. Assists in arranging medical, psychiatric, legal, vocational, and other necessary appointments and accompanies residents as needed.
12. Assesses and monitors self-care and life skills of assigned residents and provides education and encouragement to achieve the highest level of independence possible.
13. Assists residents in identifying and planning for achievement of short and long-term goals, including: vocational, educational, recreational, and future planning.
14. Assists residents with the management of any current or ongoing legal issues.
15. Completes routine checks to ensure individuals assigned are present, well, and free from possessing contraband, and that the facility is safe and secure.
16. Manages resident hospital admissions for those requiring an acute increase in care (medical, voluntary, or involuntary).
17. Coordinates discharge planning for resident, including obtaining signed releases of information, referrals, continuing care planning and the gathering and organization of all relevant paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required:  High School Diploma or GED

                Experience:

Required:   A minimum of two (2) years’ experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services                   

                Required:            Maintain a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Benefits of joining the New Vitae team:

• Competitive pay starting at $18.35/hr.
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off, with accruals beginning the first day of employment; we even celebrate you with a paid day off for your birthday!
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k savings plan for retirement with company match for deposits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional/career development opportunities
• Paid life insurance policy

 New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.