Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm
At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities in a vibrant and intentional community. For over six decades, our farmyard, restaurants, stores, residential programs, and community services have helped individuals lead productive, fulfilling lives while building confidence, independence, and lasting connections.
As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Health Services team to ensure every participant receives coordinated, compassionate, and person-centered medical care. This work is essential to promoting wellness, supporting independence, and helping individuals navigate healthcare systems with dignity and confidence.
Lambs Farm is a place where respect, advocacy, and collaboration guide every interaction. Here, we believe quality healthcare support can transform lives and strengthen our entire community.
Do you have a passion for helping others, coordinating care, and making a meaningful daily impact? Lambs Farm may be the place for you.


Summary
We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Healthcare Coordinator to serve as the vital connection between participants, healthcare providers, and internal nursing staff. In this hands-on role, you will help ensure participants receive timely medical care, accurate follow-up, and strong advocacy throughout their healthcare journey.
Reporting to Health Services leadership, you will coordinate appointments, transport participants to medical visits, assist during consultations and procedures, and maintain accurate communication across care teams. This role offers an opportunity to directly improve participant health outcomes while building meaningful relationships with individuals, families, and community providers.


The Role

• Coordinate and schedule medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and specialty appointments for participants
• Transport participants safely to and from appointments throughout the local area
• Accompany participants during appointments, procedures, and consultations to provide support and advocacy
• Communicate participant concerns, symptoms, preferences, and healthcare needs to providers in a professional manner
• Ensure follow-up recommendations, treatment plans, prescriptions, and referrals are communicated to internal nursing staff and relevant team members
• Maintain accurate health documentation, appointment records, visit summaries, and care coordination notes
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with physicians, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, therapists, and community healthcare providers
• Advocate for participant needs during appointments, hospital visits, emergency situations, and care transitions
• Support medication pick-up coordination, medical supply needs, and follow-up scheduling as directed
• Monitor appointment outcomes and assist with tracking preventative care, annual exams, screenings, and ongoing treatment needs
• Assist participants with mobility needs during transportation and appointments as required
• Follow infection prevention, confidentiality, HIPAA, and safety protocols at all times
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, residential teams, guardians, and internal departments to ensure continuity of care
• Respond calmly and professionally in urgent or high-stress healthcare situations
• Support occasional schedule flexibility for urgent appointments or participant care needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license from Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin with a clean driving record
• Experience supporting individuals in healthcare, human services, caregiving, or care coordination settings preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, office staff, participants, and families
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, records, and multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and solution-focused during stressful situations
• Willingness to provide care involving potential exposure to illness while following infection control protocols
• Physical ability to assist participants with mobility needs during appointments and transportation
• Basic computer skills including email, scheduling systems, data entry, and electronic documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information appropriately
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred but not required

Compensation
The hourly pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.