LHRO- Floating Direct Service Worker

Louisiana Health and Rehab Options, Inc., (LHRO) is hiring a Floating DSW Worker to assist the clients with physical and mental disabilities in their homes as well as assisting in the office with managing paperwork. As the  Floating Direct Care Staff / clerk must be available to work as on-call staff, and be available for any shift (Day, Evening, Overnight). When not working as the float DSW you will be assigned tasks with the office as the file clerk Mon-Fri  8a-5p. The file clerk will organize paperwork according to an efficient filing system and digitalize all important documents. The file clerk will be expected to protect and update files as will as make them easily accessible to other staff. The file clerk must be organized and possess a serious understanding of confidentiality and data protection, the ideal candidate will be skilled in computers and detail-oriented. This employee works under the direction of the Waiver Program Director.

Responsibilities :

• Sort all papers alphabetically and according to content, dates, significances etc.
• Create or update records with new files and information
• Store all paperwork in designated places securing the important documents
• Enter paperwork into an electronic system either by data entry or by using optical scanners
• Deal with all requests to access files and keep logs of borrowed papers
• Develop an efficient filing system to make updating and retrieving files
• Follow policies and confidentiality dictations to safeguard data and information

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Regularly walk, stand, stoop, or sit on the floor. Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Often sit at a desk or table and type on keyboard. Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise