Service Coordinator

The Service Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating client services. The Service Coordinator works closely with the Intake Specialist and the Supervisor, Client Services to ensure all client satisfaction. The incumbent is in direct contact with clients, managing their scheduling and coordination needs. The Service Coordinator communicates with various levels within the organization in a clear and concise manner. The Service Coordinator works closely with Client Services team, and leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm in all dealings.

We are looking for: A Full-Time Permanent Service Coordinator
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm. Must be flexible to work on weekends and evenings if required.
Location: Head Office; This is a hybrid role.
Reports to: Supervisor, Operations

Compensation

Hiring Salary Range: The salary for this role ranges from $47,000 to $58,500 per year, depending on your skills and experience.

Circle of Care Benefits:

Hybrid Environment: This is a hybrid position, with a mix of 3 in-office work and 2 work-from-home days, offering a balanced hybrid schedule. Our main office at 4211 Yonge Street has subsidized underground parking and is located conveniently on the subway line and GO transit.

Health and Dental Benefits: A robust benefits plan with comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and vision coverage with employer paid premiums to support you and your family through all stages of life.

Retirement Savings Plan: As part of our commitment to your long-term well-being, we provide an RRSP program through RBC with employer and voluntary employee contributions.

Learning and Development: We support your continued growth and learning through paid training and professional development opportunities throughout your career.

Responsibilities

Coordination and Scheduling

Assigned to a specific geographic area the Service Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of client service plans. Reviews client service plan with objective to establish priorities and to develop a scheduling plan.
Continually review PSW schedules with the objective to optimize efficiency.
Works closely with the Manager, Intake Specialists and Client Services Supervisors to ensure excellence and manage client expectations.
Develop, manage, and update service delivery schedules based on the needs of the clients.
Document and provide information required by the service delivery team that will ensure the provision of efficient and excellent service.

Customer Service

Build a trust-based relationship and develop rapport with staff, clients and family members in order to ensure we meet their needs and resolve concerns in an efficient and transparent manner.
Effectively meet all client services requirements in a courteous and professional manner by efficiently providing accurate information.
Proactively trouble shoot problems, deal with difficult situations, and escalate to Intake Specialist, CSS and or management.
Receive and respond to customer inquiries and contacts (telephone, written and email) as per departmental and organizational expectations.

Information Management and Reporting

Complete all relevant paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Document information in the electronic record in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and legislation.
Ensure all client, funder and personnel information is up to date in the information management system and documented in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and legislation.
Provide notification to all stakeholders (Service Delivery staff, funders - LHIN) as required.
Check and respond to modes of communication (voicemail, email, calendar) as per organizational and department expectations.

Team Building and Leadership

Actively participate in team initiatives and meetings.
Build support for agency vision and departmental goals/objectives by communicating, collaborating and leading by example.
Build rapport with team members to ensure a high performing team.
Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall strategy and day-to-day activities.
Provide consistent communication and feedback to Client Service Manager.
Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change.

Continuous Improvement

Review Intake processes to identify opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and collaborate within the Client Service’s team to take action.
Participate in quality improvement activities with the Client Service Centre.
Participate in client satisfaction initiatives that continuously improve quality levels.

Risk, Health and Safety Management

Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
Participating in health and safety processes and procedures.
Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being.
Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies.
Assessing the severity of an adverse client safety/risk event and determining the best follow-up and developing an action plan following the event. Collaborating with funder (ex. HCCSS) and following any additional processes as required.
Calling emergency services (911) when the client is at an immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or if there is a serious injury and/or imminent harm.
Evaluating any potential hazards and identifying clients at risk for adverse health and safety events, taking preventative measures when necessary to minimize reoccurrence.
Reporting all safety events impacting clients, caregivers and families in a timely and honest disclosure.

Qualifications

Post secondary education in a health-related field preferred.
1 year of experience in community health care service coordination is preferred.
Additional language skills are an asset.
Extensive knowledge of community resources and support is preferred.
Excellent telephone, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong written communication.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a high pace environment and handle stressful situations.
Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
Ability to perform routine work independently.
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, standards, and medical terminology preferred.
Proficiency in a Microsoft Office software environment preferred.