Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Dispatcher-Scheduler at Senior Community Care of Northern KY-PACE. We are offering rewarding work, flexible schedule, and great benefits! You will be involved in a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model-centered on the belief that the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families are better served in the community.

Bring your expertise and skills as a member of the IDT to help manage the complex medical, functional, and social needs of older adults as we implement our Northern Kentucky PACE program. Ultimately, PACE will work to maximize the dignity and unique needs of seniors and their caregivers.

This position is Full time - Monday-Friday- Occasional weekends

Pay- $19.18-$23.69

Job Highlights:

403(b) Retirement Plan;Career scholarships;Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday Sick Days)About the job:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Scheduler is responsible for the timely scheduling of transportation for Senior CommUnity Care (SCC) participants to and from the Day Center and/or appointments. The Scheduler is also responsible for scheduling outside medical appointments for the Senior CommUnity Care participants and notification of appointments with participants, their family and home care providers. Responsible for communicating any safety or scheduling issues to the Transportation Manager. Fills in as a driver when needed.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All required qualifications will be verified before start date.

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.High school diploma or equivalent required; Valid Driver's License in state of hire.Have a minimum of one years' experience in working with the elderly population.Have a minimum of one year of transportation experience.Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Essentials:

Familiar with Pace Care Scheduling Program to be able to gather information needed for timely and efficient individual transportation and home care schedules.Considers the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE Center. Communicates these changes to Transportation Manager.Develops schedules to limit employee overtime hours as much as possible.Schedules Transportation for participants to and from the Day Center, medical/specialist appointments, and activity outings, as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care. Also Schedules Transportation for last minute emergencies that arise.Assists in scheduling vehicle maintenance and equipment to operate within manufactures recommendations.Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate.Communicates with Transportation Manager daily to be updated on participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or Interdisciplinary Team requests.Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.

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