Care Supervisor

Homebridge Inc•San Francisco, CA

2d•$63,383 - $70,304•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Care Teams, the Care Supervisor will be responsible for the coordination of in-home supportive services (IHSS) to the elderly and people with disabilities requiring assistance to continue to live independently in the community. This position works collaboratively with IHSS, on-site property management and supportive services, hospitals, and other organizations to assist and support clients in attaining their individualized goals. The Care Supervisor will work with directly support clients to tackle social drivers of health, complete whole person assessments, and create person-centered care plans; while supervising a team of Home Care Providers (HCPs) that provide domestic, personal, and paramedical care to clients. The Care Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the scheduling of all of the client’s home care services, supervising and supporting HCPs, and ensuring the client is receiving high quality, consistent care in compliance with Homebridge’s contract provisions, policies, and procedures and are within the scope of the agency’s resources and mission. They will help clients manage their care – through Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and other strategies – assisting them to improve their health and well-being.The Care Supervisor plays a critical role in helping elders and people with disabilities to remain safely living at home.

Requirements

Commitment to Mission: Demonstrates a dedicated commitment to the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality care services.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities, including effective time management and task prioritization.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective one-on-one coaching, clear documentation of detailed information, and ensuring understanding from others.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with providers, clients, families, and team members.
Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct thorough assessments and analyze client needs accurately.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Medsys, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing client needs and program challenges.
Flexibility and Team Support: Willingness to contribute at various levels to ensure the successful functioning of the program, with a flexible and team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Health Care Administration, or other related field
5 or more years of relevant experience in home care services and client assessment
Lived experience as a vulnerable community member

Responsibilities

Maintains a caseload of clients and supervises Home Care Providers (HCPs).
Maintains positive collaborative working relationships with clients, HCPs, onsite services, roving case management teams, health care teams, and multiple City Agencies from Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and Adult Protective Services (APS).
Receives referrals from DAS for new clients and complies with DAS standards for performance.
Conducts whole person assessments in the client's’ homes according to established timelines.
Creates individualized person-centered Care Plans for each client, including creating regular home care schedules and defining the tasks to be completed.
Provides care management services based on the assessments and DAS protocols for services; at minimum, conducts home visits on a quarterly basis.
Communicates all relevant client and HCP information to the Manager of Care Teams.
Completes all charting, scheduling, and forms on a weekly basis; completes all other documentation in accordance with DAS and Homebridge protocols for service.
Attends Program Department and other meetings as scheduled.
Meets requirements of Enhanced Care Management program for qualifying clients, and refers other clients needing extra support to appropriate internal and external programs and offerings.
Complies with all contract requirements.
Maintains client confidentiality at all times by HIPAA standards.
Works closely with Home Care Professionals (HCPs) to best serve the client, including scheduling to ensure all client hours are being served to meet client needs.
Assesses and supports the work of HCPs while communicating performance issues/successes to the Manager of Care Teams.
Ensures that HCPs are well-trained, able to perform the duties assigned to them.
Employs the “Coach Approach” in working with HCPs; conducts regular supervision meetings.
Participates on a team that screens, interviews, and recommends HCPs for hire.
Meets with HCPs in clients’ homes to support the HCPs.
Responds to calls from HCPs regarding service delivery; makes outgoing calls to HCPs in a timely fashion.
Monitors HCPs daily schedules, ensuring that they maximize time working with clients.
Reads, understands, and follows all policies and procedures.
Ensures that HCPs are given and have full understanding of each client’s Care Plan.
Occasionally assists clients with basic needs in HCP’s absence or when needed at home visit.
Documents all progress notes and activities in electronic client files.