Job Description:
Why a career with Independence First?
When you join Independence First you will be part of a
collaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrative
benefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee
Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2022, 2023 and 2024
Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our team!
You are just the person to join our growing team if you are...
*Passionate About Helping Others
Benefits include:
* 12 sick days, 13 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year
* Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary),
AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability
* Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage)
* Low-cost Vision Insurance
* Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account
* Fitness Center On-site
* Annual Health Risk Assessment
* Annual Flu Shot
* Comprehensive Wellness Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
Status: Full Time, Salaried
Reports to: Director of Personal Assistance Services
Position Summary: Provide supervision of the Payroll
Exceptions Coordinators and the PAS Program Assistants. Direct
oversight of the implementation of EVV internally and with PCWs.
Ensure, compliance processes and procedures are adhered to in the
day-to-day operations. Guide PAS Management and Executive leadership
on best practices.
Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time,
Salaried position. At minimum, days and hours of work are Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, there may be some
variability in the weekly schedule due to consumer need driven by
compliance as well as by agency need. Occasional evenings and
weekends. Staff is expected to be able to work in the office,
remotely, or a hybrid of both, during regular business hours.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Responsible for providing administrative support to the Personal
Assistance Services department Administrative Division. - Responsible for the direct supervision of PAS Program Assistants
and Payroll and Exceptions Coordinators, including annual reviews,
disciplinary actions, and day-to-day documentation. - Assures the complete and thorough maintenance of all necessary
program documentation by administrative support staff within
consumer medical records and multiple PAS databases. - Supervises data quality, validation, and maintenance of the
Personal Assistance Service Census and Electronic Visit Verification databases. - Works in collaboration with PAS Management to develop, implement,
maintain, and evaluate centralized scheduling policies, procedures,
and practices. - Works in collaboration with PAS Management to develop and
implement systems that make the PAS department more efficient; as
well as assist with personnel development, quality assurance, and
program evaluation. - Assist with the development and implementation of policies and
procedures, staff training, and other duties as assigned. - Attends conferences, seminars, and meetings regarding issues
related to Personal Care as needed and required. - Provides advocacy and support for the Independent Living
Philosophy to all PAS staff.
Work Environment
- Work environment is primarily an office setting with minimal to
moderate noise level. - The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to
describe the principle functions of the occupation described and
shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work
requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.