On-Call Service Coordinator

Leading Home Care is searching for an On-Call Service Coordinator to field and respond to calls while our office is closed. This is a work-from-home position and calls can be received at anytime while On-Call; however, there are also scenarios wherein the OCS Coordinator may need to cover shifts for other staff who call out.

This is a great position for someone who is looking to earn extra money by working nights & weekends, with every other week (and weekend) off.

Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 7-on / 7-off. During 7 days on, schedule is Monday through Friday 4:30pm - 8:30am (overnight), through Saturday & Sunday until 8:30am Monday morning. The OCS Coordinator will report to the office for a short period of time on Mondays for call turnover.

Pay Rate: The OCS Coordinator will be paid a daily stipend for being available to answer calls when our office is closed. $60/day Monday-Thursday; $80/day Friday; $90/day Saturday-Sunday. (Weekly rate of $500) Additionally, if you are called out to cover a Direct Support Worker's shift, you will also get paid the hourly rate for that case. ($9/hr or greater, variable)

Training: A minimum of 2 weeks of in-office New Hire training; Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. Additional training time may be required if needed.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Answer calls received outside of office hours from clients & staff. (Evenings & Weekends - equipment is provided)
• Provide high-quality customer service to callers, answering questions or giving directions as needed. Be polite and respectful at all times.
• Communicate with staff, clients, & families regarding last minute schedule changes, call-ins, or late arrivals.
• Use LHCL's caregiver database to find shift coverage in case of staff cancellations, and contact caregivers for fill-ins.
• Work in-home shifts with clients as a Direct Support Worker if unable to find replacement in the case of call-outs. Remain on shift until relief arrives.
• Attend weekly Staffing meetings on Mondays in the office to turn over notes from your week on-call.
• Communicate with Staffing Coordinators, Client Care Managers, and/or Director regarding any issues that came up after office hours.
• Follow protocol in reaching out to the designated supervisor for assistance while on-call.
• Follow medical emergency action steps or other emergency training when directing clients or staff through urgent or crisis situations.
• Follow program rules & LDH requirements as learned in training, and display LHCL's values of Compassion, Trust, Integrity, and Accountability

Qualifications Include

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must maintain & provide copy of current valid Driver's License, Social Security Card, & Auto Insurance, and have access to consistent and reliable transportation
• Caregiving experience is preferred but not required
• Experience providing excellent customer service, communicating professionally via phone, and using computer software to access information
• Must be willing to serve as backup Direct Support Worker when needed after-hours
• Must be punctual, dependable, respectful, patient, self-directing, able to work with little supervision, and willing and eager to fulfill accepted case assignments
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English
• Specific physical requirements may include bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Satisfactorily pass all required employment eligibility verifications including criminal background, sex offender, and state & federal Medicaid exclusions checks.

About Us

Leading Home Care is an in-home personal care provider serving individuals with disabilities, the aging, and their families. Our clients rely on our home and community-based services to live independently and maximize quality of life. Founded in 1997 and based in Lafayette, LA, Leading Home Care presently operates in 10 locations across Louisiana.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $90.00 per day

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person