Caregiver Coordinator

Tier: 1

Department: Elder Center

Supervisor: Administrative Assistant

Location: 15372 K Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $12.23 - $22.56

• Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*
• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060 or HR@pbpnation.org

SUMMARY:

The Caregiver Coordinator will provide temporary assistance to unpaid individuals caring for an elder; or grandparents and/or older individuals who act as the primary caregiver for children under the age of eighteen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Locate and identify individuals and families that fall within the project guidelines.
• Provide information to caregivers about available services.
• Provide caregivers assistance in gaining access to the available services.
• Provide caregiver training to assist them in making decisions and solving problems relating to their care giving roles.
• Provide respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their care giving responsibilities.
• Coordinate services with PBP Health Promotion Team to ensure adequate services are provided.
• Adhere to policies and procedures set forth by project guidelines.
• Provide written monthly reports to the Elder Center Manager, quarterly and annual reports to Administration, and annual report to Title VI Administration on Aging.
• Provide documentation of services provided to the Elder Center Manager.
• Assist with Elder Center activities, meal prep, and home delivery when needed.
• Annual competency evaluation.
• Works cooperatively within the office, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and other agencies; as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than one year of experience in working with and or providing assistance to elders
• Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be insurable with the Nation's insurance
• Must obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of hire
• Must be able to become an appointed Notary Public through the State of Kansas within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to make decisions on the best care for patients; recognizing who needs services and abilities to determine what services they are eligible for
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Must be available to work the assigned schedule of M-F, 8:00A-4:30P and available as needed to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position, which may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to travel on the job, 50% of the time
• Must be reliable, punctual and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
• Must possess professional work ethics, manner, and appearance
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situation and documentation
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Must possess ability to communicate professionally; both orally and in writing a service-orientated approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with very little supervision
• A record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED with Home Health and or CNA Training
• Notary Public through the State of Kansas
• Valid CPR certification
• One to two years of experience in working with and or providing assistance to elders

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with others, including members of the public
• Ability to maintain high level of privacy and confidentiality of individuals and families
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: 10-key calculator, telephone, computer and operating systems, computer software programs (Microsoft Office programs), fax/copier machine
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly team-team oriented environment
• Ability to work in a high-stress, deadline oriented environment
• Attend out-of-state/out-of-town training periodically to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; and be able to frequently lift 21-50 pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday
• Safety/Health Hazards: Exposure to illnesses and diseases

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Investigation with adjudication
• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

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