Job Details
Job Location
Silver Star (Pace Program)4010 22nd Street - Lubbock, TX
Position Type
Full-time
Education Level
4 Year Degree in Related Field
Salary Range
$41,160.00 - $41,160.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Local Travel/Less than 25%
Job Shift
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Job Category
Transportation
Description
StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time PCA/Transportation Supervisor to join its outstanding team in the Silver Star/PACE program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the transportation program, including developing the transportation schedule and coordinating transport of participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all Transportation/Personal Care Attendants. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in IDT meetings; communicates participant changes, ensures adequate staffing and improves efficiency.

Essential Duties:

• Manages workflow and training of new hires on how they can best serve the Silver Star Participants and develops team cohesion.
• Collaborates, participates, and communicates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, personal care attendants and other related staff
• Ensures deadlines and goals are met to prevent gaps or downtime while giving direction and feedback about what needs improvement.
• Completes or delegates participant's transportation and PCA assessments and reviews in IDT meetings.
• Completes required documentation of services, including service logs, PayCom, mileage logs, Vehicles accident reports, educates on Q-straints, incident reports, and other related documentation.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Assures quality of care by developing standards of care, enforcing adherence to center of medication and Medicaid agencies requirements and to other governing agency regulations, measuring health outcomes against standards, and making or recommending.
• Hires, onboards, directs, mentors, develops, and schedules staff, including communicating job expectations and providing performance reviews.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university

and

• two (2) years full-time related experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least 2 years of experience in transportation, fleet management and/or operating accessible vehicles.
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Must have at least one year experience with a frail or elderly population, meet the standardized set of competencies for the specific position description before working independently, and be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to assist with personal care in participant's home and/or Center sites, including wheelchair and ambulatory transfer between home, van and Center and van is required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written. Ability to actively listen, manage time, and make decisions.
• Ability to follow brief oral and written instructions and work under minimal supervision

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license, an excellent driving record, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?
Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
2. Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
3. Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
4. Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We've been waiting for you!
EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.