Russian Speaking Staffing Coordinator

Jewish Family Home Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

PTO policy

Job summary

Jewish Family Home Care is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to schedule home health aides and coordinate care to support daily operations. The role involves aligning staff schedules with client needs, processing referrals, and assisting with intake while promoting interdisciplinary team communications to ensure services are delivered as ordered.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of personal care experience, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year personal care experience required, verifiable by references.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Russian) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule home health aides to meet client service needs and assist with intake processes.
• Coordinate care with Case Managers, RN Supervisor, and licensed professionals for patient assessments.
• Obtain authorizations for care and facilitate the client’s plan of care.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure alignment with the plan of care and proper authorization.
• Maintain accurate computerized records for each client and caregiver and participate in staff meetings and PI activities.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate final care activities as ordered.
• Assist with timekeeping, scheduling validation, and payroll submission as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Effective communication

Organizational skills

On-call availability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - DAVIE, FL 33328
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - Clerical

Job Summary

The Staffing Coordinator is responsible for scheduling the home health aides and performing the care coordination activities that facilitate the home health agency's operations. Major areas of responsibility include coordinating employee schedules with client service needs, processing referrals, and assisting with the intake process. Promotes interdisciplinary team communications to ensure the care and services are delivered as ordered.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Case Managers from (JFS) in the promotion, delivery, and coordination of home health services by conferring with the members of the home health care team, as assigned, receiving patient referrals, and assisting the RN Supervisor in coordinating licensed professionals to complete the initial patient assessment.
• Obtains authorizations for care and facilitates the client’s plan of care.
• Assists and monitors the delivery of patient care services, including:
  • Ensuring the frequency of services delivered coincides with JFS P.O.
  • Monitoring patient and family satisfaction with services delivered (Weekly Calls)
  • Monitoring the activity of the HHA/CNA/HM, ensuring all care and services are provided pursuant to the plan of care and with appropriate authorization, as may be required.
• Contacts clients to initiate services and schedule services as directed. Continue ongoing communication with clients and/or family members to ensure the quality of care is being met.
• Meets weekly with the Manager of Professional Service to review Client Trackers and Utilization Reports for assigned clients and staff to confirm that services are being performed effectively.
• Maintains accurate computerized records/documentation for each client and caregiver.
• As requested, participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and performance improvement activities.
• Verify with the Lead Client Service Advocate that time sheets and schedules are monitored for accuracy of time worked, overtime, and mileage. Documents a pre‑check of time sheets to confirm accuracy in the software system. Reconciles timesheets with the Lead Client Service Advocate and Billing Department for billing and payroll submission.
• Facilitates plans for the client’s discharge from service and assists with the final coordination of care activities to ensure discharge occurs as ordered.
• Participates in on‑call activities and responds to unexpected scheduling problems during after‑hours, office closings, and holiday schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Service Advocate, Manager of Professional Services, and RN Supervisor to facilitate the delivery of services. Report all issues to the Lead Service Advocate and Manager of Professional Services.
• Adheres to company work standards, agency policies, and procedures; maintains client records for confidentiality as per HIPAA‑HITECH guidelines.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement (PI) program when requested to ensure effective implementation of the PI program goals.

Qualifications

• Education and Licensure: High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of personal care experience is required, verifiable through work references, and must complete the agency’s employment and competency process.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Russian) preferred.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Successful ability to negotiate conflict.
  • Effective organizational skills with attention to accuracy, detail, and follow‑up.
  • On‑call availability.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.
  • Must be able to be punctual and arrive at the client’s home on time.

Generous benefits and PTO Policy.

In compliance with Florida law, applicants offered conditional employment will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more and access the Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com