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<div>Personal Care Assistant
Location: Chatham, NJ
Company Name: Empower U.
About Us: Empower U is a rapidly growing in-home mental health organization dedicated to supporting children and young adults with developmental disabilities. We provide high-quality Respite Services for individuals ages 5&ndash;21 during after-school, evening, and weekend hours. Our mission is to empower youth and families through compassionate care, community engagement, and personalized support.
Position Summary: As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide hands-on support, guidance, and companionship to children and young adults with developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for individuals who are motivated, dependable, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of families.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide direct care and support to youth with diverse developmental needs.</li><li>Engage youth in community outings, recreational activities, and social skill development.</li><li>Support daily living activities and help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.</li><li>Offer peer support, positive role modeling, and encouragement.</li><li>Apply problem-solving, de-escalation, and critical thinking skills as needed.</li><li>Communicate effectively with families, team members, and supervisors.</li><li>Attend and participate in required trainings, team meetings, and supervision sessions.</li><li>Complete documentation and adhere to all agency policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Minimum of 2&ndash;3 years&rsquo; experience as a Personal Care Assistant</li><li>At least 6 months&rsquo; experience working with children with developmental disabilities</li><li>CPR certification</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license with a clean driving record</li><li>Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 10&ndash;15 mile radius</li><li>Working smartphone to access agency HHAX applications</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
CNA, PCA, or Home Health Aide certification</li><li>
Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities (2 Years+*)</li><li>
Passion for caregiving &amp; community support</li><li>
Reliable transportation within NJ</li><li>
Background check &amp; clearances required</li></ul><ul><li>Current college student or degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field</li><li>Experience as a Home Health Aide</li><li>Fluency in a second language</li></ul>
Additional Skills:<ul><li>Flexible availability (after-school, evenings, weekends, or daytime hours as scheduled)</li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities</li><li>Compassion, patience, and dedication to serving youth and families</li></ul>
Schedule:
Flexible: Weeknights, weekends, or daytime hours depending on family needs and agreed-upon schedule.
Location:
Ocean County, Monmouth County, New Jersey (In-Person)
Compensation:
$19.00 &ndash; $22.00 per hour
If you're passionate about empowering youth and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role as a Personal Care Assistant.
Respite Settings:
One-on-One Respite:<ul><li>
In-home support for individual children</li><li>
Provide caregivers needed break</li><li>
Build meaningful bonds with families</li><li>
Flexible scheduling around your life 
Weekend Groups:</li><li>
Saturday &amp; Sunday group sessions</li><li>
Structured recreational activities</li><li>
Supervised community outings</li><li>
Team-based, collaborative environment</li></ul>
After School Centers:<ul><li>
Weekday afternoon programming</li><li>
Homework help &amp; enrichment activities</li><li>
Safe, supportive environment</li><li>
Consistent, predictable schedule</li></ul>
WHY JOIN OUR RESPITE TEAM:<ul><li>
Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit</li><li>
Flexible hours - choose shifts that work for you</li><li>
Paid training &amp; ongoing professional development</li><li>
Supportive supervision &amp; mentorship</li><li>
Mission-driven, minority-owned organization</li><li>
Pathway to full-time roles across Empower U</li><li>
Positions available throughout New Jersey</li></ul></div>

Personal Care Assistant

<div>Department: Finance / Revenue Cycle Management 
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer 
Location: Suite E-12
Position Summary
The Billing and Coding Coordinator is responsible for supporting accurate and compliant medical billing and coding activities for Empower &ldquo;U&rdquo;, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role supports the organization&rsquo;s financial sustainability and compliance with HRSA, CMS, state, and payer-specific requirements by ensuring services are properly documented, coded, and submitted in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Working collaboratively with clinical, administrative, finance teams, and external billing partners, the Coordinator focuses on upfront coding accuracy, clean claim submission, and documentation integrity across a diverse payer mix, including Medicaid, Medicare, managed care organizations, commercial insurance, and self-pay programs. This position utilizes Epic EHR workflows and supports audits, site visits, and reimbursement accuracy while denial management and appeals are handled by the organization&rsquo;s contracted billing entity (HCN).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities<div><ul><li>
Coordinate daily billing and coding operations using Epic EHR, ensuring accuracy and completeness of claims prior to submission.</li><li>
Assign and review ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer rules, and FQHC requirements.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with HRSA, CMS, HIPAA, OIG, and state regulations, including FQHC-specific billing methodologies.</li><li>
Submit clean and complete claims across multiple payer types, including Medicaid, Medicare (including managed Medicare), commercial plans, and self-pay accounts.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison with the contracted billing entity (HCN) by providing accurate coding, documentation, and claim-level information as needed to support denial resolution.</li><li>
Collaborate with providers and clinical leadership to ensure documentation supports billed services and meets medical necessity standards.</li><li>
Support internal and external audits, site visits, and reviews by providing documentation, reports, and billing data as requested.</li><li>
Identify billing and coding trends and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reimbursement accuracy.</li><li>
Assist with staff education and informal guidance related to documentation standards, coding accuracy, and Epic billing workflows, as needed.</li><li>
Generate and review billing and coding reports; communicate findings and issues to leadership as appropriate.</li><li>
Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient and organizational information.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.</li></ul></div>
Required Qualifications<div><ul><li>
Associate&rsquo;s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, or a related field.</li><li>
Active professional coding certification required, such as:<ul><li>
CPC (Certified Professional Coder)</li><li>
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)</li><li>
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) &ndash; preferred but not required</li></ul></li><li>
Minimum of 3&ndash;5 years of experience in medical billing and coding, preferably in an FQHC, nonprofit, or community health setting.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with Epic EHR billing and coding functionality.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, and commercial insurance billing practices.</li></ul></div>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Knowledge of FQHC billing structures, reimbursement models, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.</li><li>
Commitment to ethical billing and coding practices and the mission of a nonprofit FQHC.</li></ul>
Work Environment and Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Office-based or hybrid work environment, as determined by organizational needs.</li><li>
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate effectively with internal staff and external payer representatives.</li></ul>
Mission Alignment
All employees of Empower &ldquo;U&rdquo;, Inc. are expected to support the organization&rsquo;s mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care to the community we serve.<div>
Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)</div><div>
Empower U Community Health Center, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.</div></div>

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