Job Description The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for supervising and implementing the overall health care plans for all clients in the Residential programs. This position is also responsible for the observation and training of all staff who dispense medication to clients in the home. The Health Services Coordinator is also responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of the medical and mental health (primarily psychotropic) care of the clients, which includes setting up and taking clients to all appointments. **Major Job Responsibilities** **:** 1. Implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the health care of each client. 2. Coordinate, communicate and consult with physicians and other health care professionals in the community. 3. Function in accordance with the Minnesota Nursing License code of ethics and has supervisory responsibility to oversee the administration of medications and the proper use of medications for the client. 4. Communicate responsibilities regarding medical issues for the client’s family, staff members, social workers or other appropriate persons. 5. Maintain departmental relationships in a way that will assure safe and effective health maintenance and health care for the clients. 6. Provide assessment and monitoring of pharmaceuticals used by the clients to include over-the counter medications, psychotropic medications and prescription medications. 7. Schedule, coordinate and document psychotropic med sessions to include quarterly psychotropic medication reviews and monitoring side effects. 8. Perform the role of liaison nurse between the supervisors and health care professionals. 9. Provide staff training regarding client health care. **Job Requirements:** **Education/Training:** MN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified in CPR and First Aid required **Job Related Experience:** Four (4) years (1 year with people with Developmental Disabilities) **Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to successfully pass a background and driving check. **What you earn and benefits:** + PTO (17 days your first year)! + 8 paid holidays + Extended paid leave (5 days) + Health insurance + Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance + Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) + Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents + Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance + Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses + 401(k) plan with agency match + Employee Assistance Program + Employee Discount Program + Wellness Program + the **Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program** **Who We Are?** We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: **Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service** in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve. To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org (Jennifer.Josephs@ccstcloud.org) or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org . For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment EEO/AA