Staffing Specialist

Elara Caring; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Staffing Specialist to coordinate caregiver scheduling and client care needs across our home-based services. You will ensure timely staffing, manage documentation, and support regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate service in the home setting.

You will report to Operations leadership and partner with care teams to build an outstanding patient experience through organized planning, clear communication, and timely staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a fast paced office is preferred.
• Access to public transportation or a dependable vehicle; valid driver’s license and auto insurance as per state laws.
• Bilingual fluency may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing scheduling of homemaking, personal care and home health aide services in a timely manner according to procedures.
• Manage client attendees without attendants (CWA), holds and updates; ensure regulatory docs are submitted timely.
• Submit client communications and track status; update caregiver availability and staffing plans.
• Coordinate orientations and verify compliance items; maintain accurate caregiver schedules.
• Communicate staffing actions to clients weekly; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese/Russian/PT)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Staffing Specialist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Staffing Specialist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

As a Staffing Specialist you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Responsible for the ongoing scheduling of appropriate services for all requests for homemaking, personal care and home health aide services in a timely manner in accordance with established procedures, including staffing planned and unplanned absences
• Ensures all clients w/o an attendant (CWA), holds and updates are managed per Elara Caring protocol; ensuring all regulatory documentation has been submitted timely for services not delivered or delayed start of cares
• Reports CWA weekly to team and touches base with client (documents touch base in Arrow)
• Submits 2067 (client communication form) as required
• Completes all Compliance items in Arrow for Tracking the new hire Status.
• Updates attendant availability as required
• Ensures compliance with 3040 and performs verbal orientations (if qualified); or coordinates the verbal orientation between the attendant and qualified staff
• Maintains accurate records of the current and prospective schedule for all caregivers
• Connects with the clients that are (CWA) weekly to keep them informed of our actions to get them staffing.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required?

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Employment or personal experience giving one an understanding of the issues and needs of the elderly or disabled.
• 2+ years of experience in a fast paced office is preferred.
• Must have access to public transportation or dependable vehicle, valid drivers license and auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Russian, or Portuguese language may be required as needed

You will report to the Lead Staffing Specialist or Director of Operations.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.