Deaf/Hard of Hearing Residental Care Coordinator

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing Residental Care Coordinator

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating client care related to scheduling appointments, transportation, insurance, and communication with the care team. In addition, this position guides and assists individuals, that are deaf/hard of hearing and may have additional disabilities, to live and function as independently as possible in the community and participates in the development and implementation of individual program plans and coordination for the provision of specialized services. The Resident Care Coordinator must be fluent in American Sign Language.

REQUIRED: MUST BE FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and schedule medical, psychiatric and dental/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 regarding the medical needs of the resident
• Document all physical, health care, dental, vision appointments
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation in accordance with program standards within required time frames as required
• Perform Direct Support Services when needed
• Travel between sites on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Field preferred
• At least 2 years working in a residential setting required
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• American Sign Language is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to lift 10 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

PAHrtners (RHA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.