Health Coordinator

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 Health Coordinator with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering the 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
The Health Coordinator supports the mission of Pioneer by coordinating access to quality and cost-effective integrated health services to clients at Pioneer facilities.  This role works closely with internal staff, community providers, pharmacy staff, and facility staff and provider(s) to assist is gathering/relaying necessary information to effectively assess and manage client integrated health needs.

Primary/essential durites are but no limited to:

• 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.
• 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.

• Ensures coordination of all client physical/behavioral healthcare services on your shift, including telehealth, clinic, outside/visiting provider appointments. 
• Coordinate and document client intake and discharge including financial and secured belongings after hours. 
• Coordinate both internal and external services and referrals based on provider assessment.
• Support service navigation as the primary liaison for clients

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of service

• Ensure all necessary notifications are completed on your shift.
• Complete all eligibility assessments and follow-up assessments in database
• Ensure all client information is accurate and updated from intake to discharge for continuity of care
• Record routine case notes and touch points documenting progress and services
• Review reports with team to identify service gaps and necessary support services

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.

What we offer

Our employees are important. That’s why at Pioneer Human Services we’re committed to competitive industry compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance. Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment in:

• Medical
• Flexible-spending
• Dental

• Vision coverage

After 60 days of full-time employment coverage for

• Life,
• AD&D, and disability

Other benefits include:

• Dependent Daycare flexible spending. 
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's 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.