Seeking a caring conscientious individual with experience working with older adults preferred. The Adult Wellness Program Assistant will assist in the coordination and monitoring of various daily programming and operational activities within the center including meal and transportation coordination as well as special events. They will also assist with staff coverage providing direct supervision and care to participants when needed.This position pays $17.74 per hour and offers medical vision dental paid time off 401K and other voluntary benefits.
Position Highlights
- Under the direction of the Program Supervisor coordinates daily transportation for participants to and from the agency and works collaboratively with the agencys transportation dept. to ensure the safety of all AWC participants.
- Assists the Program Supervisor in the completion and submission of IDOA/MCO critical event reports according to established IDOA/MCO guidelines.
- Assists the Administrative Assistant in responding to community inquiries and helping to coordinate the intake process. At times may assist in completing intake with new participants and their families.
- Under the direction of the Program Supervisor coordinates the ordering and provision of all daily meals/snacks within the program. Also coordinatesmealsor other itemsfor special events as needed.
- Serves as a liaison to the MCOs and CCUs; assists in obtaining (plan of care) authorizations from MCOs and CCUs.
- Assists in conducting program tours if needed.
- If needed may assist the nurse in calling participants (for wellbeing checks) who are not attending the center onsite or who have been absent for an extended amount of time.
- Works on other Adhoc tasks as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
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