Home Care Coordinator (LVN)

Role Scope: We are looking for a Home Care Coordinator to ensure that personal and clinical home care needs are delivered to help our participants thrive. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Home Care Coordinator participates in the assessment of participant needs, development of care plans, and coordination of home care services to support safe, effective, and person-centered care in the home setting.  

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values.

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate participant care needs, functional status, safety risks, and appropriateness of home care services

• Perform home safety evaluations and provide recommendations to promote participant independence and reduce risk

• Assess participants' ability to safely perform tasks and utilize adaptive equipment through observation and return demonstrations

• Collaborate with participants, caregivers, and family members to identify care needs and service gaps

• Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in developing, implementing, and updating participant care plans

• Partner with clinical and non-clinical team members, including rehabilitation, nutrition, and social services staff, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of participant needs

• Coordinate home care services to align with the participant's individualized care plan and goals Evaluate completed caregiver tasks and identify services that are frequently declined, missed, or not completed as planned
• • Review weekly home care notes and documentation to identify service gaps, changes in participant condition, Service Determination Requests (SDRs), grievances, and other concerns requiring follow-up or escalation to the appropriate team members.
  • Maintain current and accurate authorizations for home care services, ensuring services are aligned with participant needs and payer requirements
  • Monitor authorization status and coordinate renewals to prevent interruptions in service
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in electronic health records and operational systems
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities related to home care services
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

  Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, preferably in home care, geriatrics, care coordination, primary care, or a related healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of care planning, clinical assessments, and home care service delivery
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive participant assessments and identify changes in condition or care needs
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and healthcare documentation systems
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance in accordance with state requirements
  • Demonstrates ability to use motivational interviewing, trust building techniques, and clear expectation setting to support acceptance of clinically appropriate home care hours and care recommendations. 

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the applicable state
  • Experience working with older adult populations
  • Experience in PACE, home health, home care, or managed care environments
  • Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.
  • Experience with care coordination, utilization management, or authorization processes preferred

  Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

  The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Team members in this role may be expected to:

  • Work in healthcare, administrative, community, or remote environments, depending on role needs.
  • Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
  • Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties.
  • Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems).
  • Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.
  • Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
  • Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, lifting, or assisting participants, depending on role responsibilities.
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials typically up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids, depending on job duties and role responsibilities.

  Compensation:

  The anticipated salary range for this position is $29 - $36 hourly. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus of and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.

  The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

  In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

  At-Will Employment

  Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.

  Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.