Resident Care Coordinator

RHA Health Services • Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator coordinates resident care, including scheduling medical, psychiatric, dental, and vision appointments; arranging transportation; communicating with health care providers; and tracking appointments and insurance-related matters. The role supports individuals in living and functioning as independently as possible in the community and participates in developing and implementing individual program plans and coordinating specialized services. The position travels between sites regularly and may perform direct support services when needed. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hours depending on laboratory work and scheduled doctor appointments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and at least 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism; or
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and at least 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• Complete pre-employment criminal background screening and name checks in applicable registries, including the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Complete drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide a driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and a vehicle if required to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule medical, psychiatric, dental, and vision appointments with doctors’ offices, health care providers, and laboratories.
• Communicate and liaise with physicians, nurses, and other relevant behavioral health and health care professionals about residents’ medical needs.
• Track physical health care, dental, and vision appointments.
• Prepare and complete required documentation, such as MA 51, in accordance with program standards and required time frames.
• Perform direct support services when needed.
• Use a computer to perform job duties on an ongoing basis.
• Guide and assist individuals to live and function as independently as possible in the community.
• Participate in developing and implementing individual program plans and coordinating specialized services.
• Travel between sites regularly.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree