Home Care Service Coordinator

Addus HomeCare•Homewood, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling and supervising in-home care workers and clients within a specific geographic area. It offers a challenging role with the satisfaction of helping older people and individuals with disabilities live safely at home. Supervisory and/or home care experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of caregiving/ personal care and 1 year of office experience.
Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Scheduling program.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory and/or home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedules employees as directed by client's care plan established upon intake.
Processes patient authorizations and communicate with central admissions, enter reauthorizations into client record and ensure chart preparation for all new clients.
Creates work schedules by entering schedules into the system, manages changes to client schedules due to client request, illness, vacation or leaves of absence.
Provides alternate coverage to ensure the client's care plan is followed and client services are not interrupted.
Supervises direct service employees by setting expectations for attendance, performance and conduct by holding employees accountable to the company's policies and guidelines.
Assists with the new hire process for all new employees and ensures all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.