Home Care Start of Care Specialist

To apply via text, text 10460 to 334-518-4376.Position Summary: Responsible for initiating home care services for newly referred clients. Additionally, the Start of Care Specialist will match appropriate home care aides with client’s to promote independent living at home.Hours: Full Time Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pmLocation: 2333-2341 W. 95th Street Bldg. C, Suite 2 Chicago ILAt Addus we offer our team the best:Medical, Dental and Vision BenefitsContinued EducationPTO PlanRetirement PlanningLife InsuranceEmployee discountsEssential Duties:Initiates Home Care Services for new clients in accordance with established payor timelinesFacilitates communication between new clients, home care aides, case managers and the branchCompletes and coordinates client/employee schedules in accordance with the client’s plan of care while remaining within authorized service hoursCommunicates changes in service needs to referral agency staff and branch managementSchedules preferred workers/family caregivers for pre-employment trainingResolves consumer complaints within the scope of authorityNotifies branch management of significant events related to service deliveryNotifies Service Coordinators of new clients received within assigned service areaPerforms other duties as assignedPosition Requirements & Competencies:High school diploma or equivalentData EntryCustomer ServiceCase ManagementComputer proficiency - MS OfficeOccasional travel between facilities may be requiredMust have reliable transportation, valid driver license and state required insurance#ACADCOR#CBACADCOR#DJADCOREmployee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.