**IMMEDIATE NEED IN NORTH LAKESHORE, CHICAGOLAND AREA**

Job Description:

Responsible for the overall operation of IHPS North Lakeshore territory while ensuring compliance with Illinois Department Public Health (IDPH), federal, state, and local applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for ensuring IHPS policies and procedures are adhered to, monitoring financial affairs, ensuring administrative activities are working effectively, and making sure that all departments are working in attaining IHPS’ mission and vision.

Base Location:

• Office Address: 8052 Monticello Avenue, Suite 205G, Skokie IL 60076

Salary:

• Starting at a $45K annual salary
• Plus a $10k bonus with every 25 live-in client cases or 100k in revenue

Benefit structure:

• Mileage reimbursement – 50 cents per mile minus base miles is 15 one way
• Training – Approximately 30 to 60 days of training in the field and at the corporate office in Elgin, IL
• Hybrid work schedule – 3 days in base office / 2 days work remotely (Days may vary)
• Company laptop and cellphone will be provided

Performance Standards:

• An individual with at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or in a related health provider program.
• Qualifies as a home health administrator according to the IL Department of Public Health Section 245.40.
• Have a valid and active licensure when applicable in the state where service is provided.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with the Health Care Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46) and Health Care Worker Background Check Code (77Illinois Administration Code 955).
• Must submit to and have negative results in a drug and alcohol screen.
• Provide proof of a recent TB test with negative results.
• Provide a copy of a health exam by a licensed physician no less than twelve (12) months prior to the date of hire.
• Professional communicator, who can establish rapport with staff and deal with concerns and problems in a professional manner.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must have a professional and positive work behavior.
• Be available during hours of IHPS operation.

Position Requirements:

• Fluent in verbal and/or written Englishand Spanish
• Ensure that the Agency is compliant with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Be familiar and knowledgeable with the applicable rules and ensure that the operation of IHPS and the services being provided conform to the corporate bylaws, policy and procedures, and IDPH rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the overall supervision and regulation of IHPS’ business affairs and operation of the Agency.
• Ensure the completion, maintenance and submission of reports and records as required by IDPH and applicable agency.
• Formulate, review and implement policies and procedures according to applicable rules and regulation.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with the governing body, professional advisory group, staff members, the community, family and most importantly the client.
• Be a part in conducting interview and screening of applicants in accordance with the job descriptions and the federal, state and local laws and regulation.
• Maintain and keep administrative records and all other documents related to the policy and procedures of IHPS current and in compliance.
• Address and provide acceptable resolutions to issues concerning clients, family, staff, vendors and the community in a timely manner.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor accounting and billing accounts: daily, monthly, quarterly and annually to ensure positive results of accounts.
• Ensures that all required “Employer Postings” are posted and being updated as determined by federal, state and local laws.
• Be a resource for documentation and review by IDPH.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with the governing body, PAG, and staff members as well as the community, family, and patient/ clients.
• Maintain a current organizational flow chart and chain of command showing the lines of authority down to the patient level of IHPS.
• Conduct meetings, trainings and in services to IHPS Leaders to provide continued instruction and develop professional growth.
• Conduct quarterly Quality Control Reviews to evaluate company status on services, business development, billing, accounting and payroll.
• Sit as a member of the Professional Advisory Group.
• Maintain all documents and information in strict confidentiality and keeps it in a secure place.
• Be able to multi-task in a fast paced work environment when organizational expertise is essential.
• Maintain and check emails, mails and phone messages as a daily routine before starting the day’s work.
• Ensures that all company equipment, supplies and property are in good condition every end of the month and reports any damage, misuse or a need of replacement directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Participates in all mandatory (either through State or company policy) In-services, meetings, seminars, trainings and quality review.
• Perform any additional duties that meet local and state guidelines as determined
  by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Specific Requirements:

Must possess the knowledge base to perform duties listed on the job description. Must have patience and tact when dealing with clients, family members and staff. Must possess a genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly. Must be able to work not only on scheduled times but on an on call basis if needed. Must demonstrate overall positive image and attitude.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy on basic MS WORD, MS EXCEL, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe and QuickBooks.
• Time Management, scheduling and preparedness.
• A desire to care for the elderly.