What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staffing Scheduler position at InCommunity?
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Scheduling & Coverage
- Create and publish weekly/biweekly schedules for assigned homes/programs to meet required coverage and support needs.
- Coordinate same-day coverage for call-outs, late arrivals, and emergency staffing needs.
- Contact qualified staff for open shifts and confirm coverage, start times, and location expectations.
- Maintain an updated staffing roster (availability, training status, restrictions, approved overtime rules).
Timekeeping & Attendance Support
- Track call-outs, tardiness, no-call/no-show incidents, and shift swaps; ensure documentation is complete and timely.
- Partner with supervisors and People & Culture to ensure schedules align with payroll deadlines and timekeeping practices.
Communication & Customer Service
- Communicate schedule changes clearly to staff and supervisors (text/email/phone per policy).
- Provide professional, calm communication during high-pressure staffing shortages.
Compliance & Risk Awareness (IDD-specific)
- Support staffing that aligns with program requirements and safety expectations (e.g., coverage plans, training completion, medication-trained staff when needed).
- Flag recurring staffing gaps, overtime risks, or trends that may affect quality/safety and escalate appropriately.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Produce simple weekly reports: open shifts filled, overtime hours, agency usage (if applicable), call-out trends, and chronic gaps.
- Recommend practical improvements to scheduling processes (templates, call-out workflow, coverage lists).
- Other duties as assigned to support 24/7 operations.
Education, Certifications & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
- Proven 2 years of scheduling, staffing coordination, dispatch, or workforce coordination experience in a 24/7 environment in healthcare, behavioral health, home health, long-term care, or IDD preferred.
- Familiarity with staffing ratios, shift differentials, and overtime controls.
- Strong computer skills using scheduling software, Excel/Google Sheets, HRIS/timekeeping systems. Paycom experience or similar software required.
- Ability to manage frequent interruptions and solve coverage needs quickly.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Moderate noise level typical of office or program setting.
- Typical physical requirements including moving personal belongings, light equipment, materials to and from meeting locations, etc.
- Expected to be on call 24/7 unless other arrangements are made ahead of time.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is a salaried, exempt position that requires flexibility. Standard office hours are expected, but the role will require visits to community homes, attendance at evening/weekend team meetings, and participation in an on-call rotation.
- Work is performed in both an office environment and in community-based homes.
Travel Required
- This position requires limited travel throughout Metro Atlanta.
Education, Certifications & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
- Proven 2 years of scheduling, staffing coordination, dispatch, or workforce coordination experience in a 24/7 environment in healthcare, behavioral health, home health, long-term care, or IDD preferred.
- Familiarity with staffing ratios, shift differentials, and overtime controls.
- Strong computer skills using scheduling software, Excel/Google Sheets, HRIS/timekeeping systems. Paycom experience or similar software required.
- Ability to manage frequent interruptions and solve coverage needs quickly.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Moderate noise level typical of office or program setting.
- Typical physical requirements including moving personal belongings, light equipment, materials to and from meeting locations, etc.
- Expected to be on call 24/7 unless other arrangements are made ahead of time.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is a salaried, exempt position that requires flexibility. Standard office hours are expected, but the role will require visits to community homes, attendance at evening/weekend team meetings, and participation in an on-call rotation.
- Work is performed in both an office environment and in community-based homes.
Travel Required
- This position requires limited travel throughout Metro Atlanta.