FULL_TIME

FEED

OTHER

Address health, nutrition and disabilities issues including short-term exclusion of children by consulting with parents and sending home "symptoms" letters and health / nutrition referrals, and if necessary, conduct home visits when health or developmental concerns are suspected or identified through staff/parent observation, screenings, and daily health observations, conduct in-house staffing, and send out referrals as needed. Coordinate with Child Development Coordinator in implementation and monitoring procedures/methods for child accidents, case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents), and follow-up, medication administration, transportation and storage, individualization / modification for children with special needs, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, hand washing techniques, and sick child.

Employment references must be provided.Family Services Advocate Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Implement Health Transitional and Family Services at the Center including but not limited: Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA), home visit, newborn home visits, family needs assessment, referrals, child file reviews, case notes, Family Partnership Agreements, Transitions, collaboration with community agencies, parent education, coordination of MSHS services to families, family literacy, identification of community resources, and tracking of services.</li><li>Participate in Case Review Process that addresses health, nutrition, and disabilities program area of children and determine child's health, special needs, and nutrition status by performing a file review and obtaining any current health or dental information through records request.</li><li>Manage family services utilizing a case management systems approach that includes performing and monitoring case review to identify a family's strengths and immediate, short-, and long-term needs of parents and children that provides a support system for families to meet their own individual needs through advocacy, training, and coordination of services.</li><li>Implement and monitor ongoing recruitment plan activities within the center recruitment zones to ensure funded enrollment is met that includes recruitment and establishment of 10% enrollment of children with disabilities.</li><li>Provide direct supervision to family Services Advocate Worker including ongoing mentoring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.</li><li>Coordinate / implement and monitor the enrollment process of families that includes childcare and determine family's eligibility status, enrollment priority status by utilizing selection enrollment criteria and for families enrolled implement a waiting list while ensuring that eligibility is 100% accurate in accordance to funding source.</li><li>Address health, nutrition and disabilities issues including short-term exclusion of children by consulting with parents and sending home "symptoms" letters and health / nutrition referrals, and if necessary, conduct home visits when health or developmental concerns are suspected or identified through staff/parent observation, screenings, and daily health observations, conduct in-house staffing, and send out referrals as needed.</li><li>Conduct Parent Orientation and coordinate and/or obtain documents such as health information (immunizations, Health history, etc.,) in accordance with licensing requirements.</li><li>Facilitate and coordinate the development of Family Partnership Agreements that outline family goals, school readiness goals, language initiatives, literacy for goal achievement, ensure information gathered is disseminated to appropriate staff.</li><li>Utilizing the Parent, Family, Community, Engagement (PFCE) Framework, offer family engagement opportunities at the Centers through parent meetings, fatherhood activities, open houses, parent participation through monthly newsletters, offering family literacy resources, provide parent training as needed.</li><li>Implement parenting curriculum that builds on parent's knowledge and offers parents the opportunity to practice parenting skills to promote children's learning and development.</li><li>As part of the PFCE Framework, assist families in accessing community resources/services through implementing and effective referrals process and monitoring each case through the process of follow-up referrals to ensure immediate / emergency needs as well as long-term issues of families have been addressed.</li><li>Obtain consents from parents, if parent unable to take child, for EPSDT, health or dental services that allows program to arrange services, as permitted by provider, and coordinate transportation for these services as needed.</li><li>Prepare paperwork for clinics including necessary forms for Provider (ex. Immunization records, health history, lead screening, parent consent, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate with Child Development Coordinator in implementation and monitoring procedures/methods for child accidents, case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents), and follow-up, medication administration, transportation and storage, individualization / modification for children with special needs, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, hand washing techniques, and sick child.</li><li>Implement and monitor an effective filing system that safeguards confidential information and supports the organization of children's files which includes electronic data systems.</li><li>Coordinate and monitor the transition process and packet development including but not limited to the following transitions: program to program; Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) to public school; MSHS to another agency; MSHS to local or regional HS or Classroom to classroom.</li><li>As part of Early Care and Educational needs and coordination, synchronize other UMOS programs to include program surveys, referrals and create files when necessary to address additional services.</li><li>Responsible for the weekly collection of non-federal shares (In-Kind) which includes coordinating and promoting the parent/community volunteer program, recruiting volunteers, conducting volunteer orientation, and collecting documentation necessary to process in-kind.</li><li>Ensure timely data entry of services and submit complete and accurate reports. Including but not limited to the family Data Base System such as family, health and transitional services monthly reports, PIR reports, community assessment data, and any other assignments to the Regional Office by the requested dates.</li><li>Maintain center parent board and ensure the following are posted: Policy Council and Parent Committee meeting schedule and recent minutes, menu, community events, and any other relevant information.</li><li>Report on suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with state law and UMOS policies and procedures.</li><li>Attends center & regional staff meetings, coordinating meetings, case reviews, trainings, open houses, and other program activities as assigned.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li><li> Qualifications: </li><li>Be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or GED.</li><li>Preferred 2 year post High School education in Human Services or related field or AA Degree in Social Work or related field.</li><li>Must have credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within 18 months of hire.</li><li>Bilingual In Spanish & English (Oral & Written).</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office.</li><li>Effective communication skills.</li><li>Must have a reliable car, valid Driver's license with valid insurance.</li><li>Ability to work irregular and/ or flexible hours.</li><li> Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:</li></ul>The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Physical Demands: <ul><li>Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and bend.</li><li>Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 30 lbs.</li><li>Frequently required to drive.</li><li>Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.</li><li>The noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.</li><li> Tools & Equipment Used: </li><li>Phones, computer system.</li><li>Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, computer, calculator.</li><li>Use first aid equipment and fire extinguisher.</li><li> *Usage varies by position.</li></ul>Additional Eligibility Requirements:Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. In accordance with licensing regulation, must complete a physical exam and TB screening showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner as required by local/state regulation. Must complete approved Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner as required by local/state regulation. If no AA/BA in social work or related field, must obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related within 18 months of hire. Work will vary from 1 St and 2 ND shift and occasional weekends.UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS)

Family Services Advocate -Plainfield, Wisconsin ($22.33)

CPR Certification

Calculators

Case Management

Child Development

Childcare

Communication Skills

Community Programs

Computer Systems

Consulting

Copying Machines

Database Technology

Documentation

Driver's License

English Language

Family Social Work

Fax Machines

First Aid

Funding

Genetics

Healthcare

High School Diploma

Home Care

Insurance

Licensing

Lift/Move 30 Pounds

Literacy

Medical Records

Medication Administration

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Multilingual

Needs Assessment

Newsletter

Nutrition

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Performance Reviews

Plan Meetings

Procedure Implementation

Sanitation

Secondary School

Social Work

Spanish Language

Special Needs

State Laws and Regulations

Time Management

Training/Teaching

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Our PCA is responsible for developing a rapport, and delivering exceptional in-home services, helping coordinate care with the rest of the medical team, scheduling patient appointments with our team, specialist appointments and coordinating diagnostic tests, HEDIS gap closure, being a community resource, working to engage patients that currently are not engaged, and contributing complete and accurate data in patient''s records, and other tracking tasks. The WellBe care model is a Physician Led Advanced Practice clinician driven geriatric care (care of older adults) team focused on the care of the frail, poly-chronic, elderly Medicare Advantage patients.

Job SummaryThe WellBe care model is a Physician Led Advanced Practice clinician driven geriatric care (care of older adults) team focused on the care of the frail, poly-chronic, elderly Medicare Advantage patients. This population is typically underserved and very challenged with access to care. To address these problems, we have elected to bring the care to the patient, instead of trying to bring the patient to the care. Care is provided throughout the entire continuum of care - from chronic care and urgent care in the home, to hospital, to skilled nursing facility, to assisted living, to palliative care, to end of life care. WellBe''s physician/advanced practicing clinician led geriatric care teams' partner with the patient's primary care physician to provide concierge level geriatric medical care and social support in the home as well as delivering and coordinating across the entire care continuum.Job DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARYOur Patient Care Advocate are the energetic, curious explorer, part of a team that provides compassionate care to the frailest elderly who suffer from chronic and acute illnesses or injuries living in their homes. Our PCA is responsible for developing a rapport, and delivering exceptional in-home services, helping coordinate care with the rest of the medical team, scheduling patient appointments with our team, specialist appointments and coordinating diagnostic tests, HEDIS gap closure, being a community resource, working to engage patients that currently are not engaged, and contributing complete and accurate data in patient''s records, and other tracking tasks. The successful candidate will love working with seniors and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient.SKILLS & COMPETENCIESPractices the WellBe mission: To help our patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering the most Complete Care.Acts as a community resource for the patientCompletes support during Comprehensive Initial visit when needed.Manage patient medical records as appropriateCompletes Drop in visits for unengaged patients or open HEDIS gapsAnswer patient non-clinical questions and explains the processEnsures all appropriate patient documentation for non-clinical summaries are in the EMR.Provide positive customer service and treat all patients and staff with respectCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings as directed by supervisor.Complete non-invasive patient screenings, and testing. Ability to clearly explain POCT to geriatric patients.Escalate patient clinical concerns to APP, CD, CMD.Support APP in ongoing panel management and quality of care efforts (e.g., HEDIS)Utilize HEDIS tracking tools, meet and improve HEDIS STARS performance.Other tasks needed to accomplish team's objectives/goalsJob RequirementsEducational/ Experience Requirements: High school graduate or GEDLicense, Certification, Registration LPN Certification RequiredSkills and Abilities: 2+ years of patient facing experience working for a healthcare practice or hospitalCurrent BLS card for healthcare providers or willing to obtainEMR documentation experience preferredHigh level of professionalismStrong customer geriatric focus/service skillsStrong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skillsSupervisory Responsibility: N/ATravel requirements: Travel is required locally. The role is a field-based role visiting patient homes.Work Conditions: Ability to lift up to 20lbs. Moving lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50lbs as well as assist with weights of more than 100lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to drive to patient locations (ie. home, hospital, SNF, etc). Fine motor skills/Visual acuitySafety-Sensitive Statement: This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including for substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana-including medical or recreational use-is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.Drug Screening Requirement: As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee's ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.Americans with Disabilities Act: WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources at HRPeopleLine@wellbe.comThe preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role

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