Wellness Coordinator (LPN Required)

Carey Services•Marion, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wellness Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the coordination of health services for individuals receiving wellness coordination. This will include face-to-face contacts with individuals, training staff working with individuals, consultation with other providers, doctors, nurses, hospitals, and updating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) on health updates. Carey Services is a community-based organization which receives strong support from a broad cross-section of individuals, families, businesses, and charitable interests. Supports and services are determined through person-centered planning, whereby individuals and their families direct the planning and allocation of resources to meet their own individual life goals. We believe in creating inclusive communities where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute.

Requirements

Must possess a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability requirements
Must be able to learn (instruction provided) basic principles of teaching
Must have good basic mathematical computation and English Language writing knowledge
Ability to be adaptive and flexible
Excellent communication skills
Time management skills
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, cooperation and shared goals across different departments
Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, or sit for periods of time and to lift 40lbs
Must possess the sensory capabilities necessary to perform essential job functions
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc.
Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise.
As required by specific job requirements, must know first aid, health and safety measures, or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Person-Centered Individuals Support Plans.
Basic Knowledge of the intellectual and developmental (I/DD) field.
Knowledge and understanding of the nature and types of disabilities such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the health office team to provide proper medical treatment for individuals served and maintain up-to-date and compliant medical records for all individuals served.
Participating in the education and training of staff and individuals on health and safety matters.
Implementing agency policies and procedures related to contagious diseases.
Participating in Individual Program Plan and team meetings to address medical needs and objectives for individuals as required.
Coordinating wellness initiatives for eligible individuals.
Monitoring state and federal regulations to maintain compliance.
Supporting administrators in maintaining agency policies related to health and safety.
Promoting agency-wide safety, housekeeping, and proactive preventive maintenance while delivering quality services.