MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024
JFSWNY
THE INSIDER HOLIDAY TIME CARD APPROVAL CHANGE
By: Dee Howell Due to the upcoming Independence Day Holiday, ADP has changed the payroll processing submission date for our next pay date of 07.05.24. Both employees and managers will need to have their timecards approved no later than noon on Friday 06.28.24. Please plan accordingly.
HEALTH HOME UPDATE By: AJ Martha and Madeline Hjalmarson The Health Home Training Lead position is a new position here at JFS that was created after receiving feedback from Care Coordinators in our Health Home department on what would improve their job quality. The role was implemented in September of 2023 to assist staff with the constant changing of regulations from the Department of Health and the Office of Mental Health in NYS. They work directly with staff to solve problems and conduct any new trainings required by the state. Training Leads host multiple group “Study Halls” per month which provide staff with a smaller setting to receive training refreshers and assistance with any day-to-day concerns that may arise with their clients. Since the implementation of the roles, the Health Home Department has continuously billed at over 90% on all services rendered. The Department has also seen a positive reflection in audit scores, staff satisfaction, and client satisfaction in their services. The position is continuously changing to better reflect the needs of the team given their feedback, and we are excited to see the ways that they continue to grow to benefit the program. When asked what the Training Leads like about their new roles, Madeline says, “Being there for my coworkers and being able to be a reliable support for them is the most gratifying part of the role.” AJ says, “supporting my peers in a new way is a lot of fun, being able to work constructively to help solve problems and assist them is very rewarding.”