Temporary Health Services Coordinator

Job Description

The Health Services Coordinator plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of individuals within the organization. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health programs and initiatives that support a healthy workplace. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for health promotion. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Health Services Coordinator will provide a variety of essential direct and indirect services for Tierra's clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Direct service includes assistance with all aspects of medical physical concerns, as well as resolution of behavioral emergencies.

2. Indirect services include logging of medications, and a variety of related charting and filing.

3. Typical duties are as follows:

Assist clients with health/mobility needs.

Assist clients with personal hygiene/toileting/showering as needed.

Assist with client transportation (daily busing supervision, transporting clients in emergency situations, and physically assisting clients in boarding/exiting vehicles).

Assist in client emergencies (medical and behavioral).

Provide follow-up contact with families/care providers as directed by the Program Director.

4. Assist with daily client scheduling: Coordinate substitute teacher coverage as necessary. Inform teachers of schedule changes. Distribute classes. Ensure client's smooth transition to class. Locate "missing" clients.

5. Administer first aid to all clients in need of minor medical treatment using first aid and CPR principles and according to state licensing standards.

6. Manage all procedures related to prescription and non-prescription medication according to state licensing standards:

Administer all prescription medication on a daily basis according to individual client schedule and physician's orders and document appropriately.

Administer all non-prescription medication according to individual client need and physician's orders and document appropriately.

Monitor supply of prescription and non-prescription medication and make arrangements to replenish as necessary.

Keep all necessary documentation regarding medication current.

Destroy medication as necessary, and document appropriately.

Keep medication storage area locked and secure.

7. Assist with client and program related clerical tasks:

Coordinate client and program related mailing.

Complete Incident Reports, Seizure Slips and other client/program related documentation in a timely manner and follow up with routing/filing as needed.

Develop a client distribution list each semester and update as necessary.

8. Keep "lost and found" items for clients secure.

9. Assist Program Director and Client Coordinators with other client/program related takes or projects as approved by the Program Director.

This temporary role is a 30-35 hour per week position with typical hours of Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. There may be a necessity for an "on call" lunch period if there is a medical emergency.

Qualifications:

Must have an LVN. (REQUIRED)

Experience in providing direct service to developmentally disabled adults.

Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Current California driver's license, 3 years driving experience, clean driving record and vehicle insurance.

Excellent organizational skills (written and verbal).

The Health Services Coordinator will be certified in Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) and will be called upon to assist other staff with crisis management as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

STARTING RATE OF $29.00 PER HOUR

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

403B Savings

PAID TIME OFF

Two weeks’ vacation

Personal

Sick

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

Tierra offers a wide variety of DSP and management-level opportunities

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Tierra is committed to ensuring each and every staff member feels focused, recognized, and challenged via:

Weekly check-ins via Stand Out platform

Monthly Department meetings

Annual DSP Week celebration

Annual New Year Kickoff party

Annual Health Fair

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

Bonus opportunities are available for employees who refer others to work for Tierra del Sol.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING/TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, INCLUDING:

First Aid/CPR Training

NADSP E-Badge Academy: Tierra proudly offers all staff members who are interested, an opportunity to advance in their professional development and showcase their accomplishments with this accredited online training program through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Foundation.

Open Future Learning: Accredited online training recognized by The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.

Handle with Care Behavior Management System: This federally approved two-part training system provides staff with verbal-intervention and physical-intervention techniques that focus on empowering individuals experiencing a crisis to regain control through support from trained personnel.

Therap Experience: National leader in Web-Based Developmental Disabilities Software. Therap is a web-based application suite that was designed to provide a comprehensive solution for organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Full-time