Discover rewarding career opportunities at Kavod, where our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We celebrate diversity, foster a supportive team culture, and actively encourage professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value the unique contributions each individual brings to our community.
Remarkably, 40% of our team members have dedicated over 5 years to Kavod, with an impressive 21% surpassing the decade mark. Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career with Kavod.
Hiring Range: $18.50/hr to $20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Fitness Classes. We can help with your student loans! As a 501(c)(3) Kavod Senior Life is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Your work at Kavod not only supports older adults in the community, but also puts you on the path to student loan relief.
SUMMARY: The Health and Wellness Services Assistant will be responsible for providing support to Kavod Senior Life's Health & Wellness department. The primary objectives of the role are to arrange appointments, coordinate with providers, manage reminders and maintain timely and accurate records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Maintain the master calendar of provider visits and patient Arrange appointments, provide residents and other patients of the H&W Center with routine reminders of scheduled appointments, complete necessary paperwork, and provide escorts as needed. Stays apprised of service provider offerings and maintains a high level of customer service with residents, providers, staff, families and community members to ensure that Kavod's standards for quality service are achieved. Supports the Health & Wellness team with data entry of HWDs, posting appointments in PCC, data entry of sign in sheets for classes, application completion and submission, etc. Provides H&W program support by; creating and distributing fliers, reminding residents, supporting set up and take down, ordering supplies. Works with the Health & Wellness team and other staff to assist with special projects and/or requests. Attends regular staff meetings as scheduled by the director and/or Kavod's leadership Completes necessary required training in a timely fashion. Supports care coordinators by; helping residents gather appropriate support documentation and for SSDI/AND/HCBS/PTC applications, in addition, to completing applications as needed. Assists residents in appealing denied applications with the support of the care coordinator. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and he/she must read, write and speak English. Demonstrated success working with detailed documentation and processes is essential. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience working with the elderly is preferred. Russian language skills are also helpful but not required.
Position open until filled.
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Highlights Include: 100% employer paid medical premium Shared dental and vision premium Up to 240 hours of vacation plus separate accrued hours for sick leave, personal time and floating holidays to support team diversity 403(b) match plus nonelective deferral Paid volunteer hours Free daily meal Interest-free employee loans Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement Staff parties, contests and opportunities to engage with our residents in creative ways, including the occasional Wii Bowling Tournament! Kavod Senior Life is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe the contribution of our employees to organizational success is enhanced, and not limited by, their age. We celebrate the differences and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. Kavod wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.
