If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Part-time Health Coordinator with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Who we are
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.
What you’ll do
As the Health Coordinator you will support the mission of Pioneer by coordinating access to quality and cost-effective integrated health services to clients at Pioneer. This role works closely with internal staff, community providers, pharmacy staff, and provider(s) to assist is gathering/relaying necessary information to effectively assess and manage client integrated health needs.
Primary/Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess individual risk, needs and barriers using validated tools and techniques, assure client and facility safety
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) and skill development
- Interprets and explains program policy and goals to each client as needed through new client orientation.
- Aids in the client's educational process- including conducting health education classes and teaching various aspects of self-care.
- Monitors and records self-administration of medications, verifies MAR for accuracy and errors at shift-change
- Provides a safe and healthy environment which includes maintaining, cleaning, and disposal of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures. For example: cleaning med rooms, defrosting refrigerator, disinfecting vital signs equipment and health services office.
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Assists in maintaining storage of medications, places orders and returns clients medication according to pharmacy services policies.
- Assists clients in meeting health and safety needs in accordance with each individual's stage of recovery as well as program policies.
- Provide basic first aid and first point of contact for emergency service deployment when needed
- Follow provider orders and assist provider in accordance to program policy.
- Gather/relay necessary information regarding physical and behavioral health needs such as health/medication history, self-reported vital signs, diagnoses and/or symptoms.
- Assists Licensed Nurses (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) with intakes on the admissions unit.
What you’ll bring
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-year experience working in a caregiving related position OR with marginalized populations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire
- First Aid/CPR certification before first independent shift.
- High level of written/verbal communication, and efficiency with independent task management and ability to show attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
Preferably you’ll bring
- Knowledge of electronic records management.
What we offer
Our employees are important. That’s why at Pioneer Human Services we’re committed to competitive industry compensation and employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance.
- Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
- Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
- Public transportation discount.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement
Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.
