Direct Support Professional/Clinic Liaison

Eden II Program; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden II Program in New York is seeking a dedicated caregiver to coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care for participants. You will work with the nurse and residence manager to ensure medications are ordered, delivered, and documented.

The role includes accompanying participants to appointments, ensuring proper documentation, and performing direct care activities. A valid driver's license is required and early-evening shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; higher degrees preferred.
• Two years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Certification in SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid and CPR required.
• Ability to perform direct care activities and occasional early-evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of clinic appointments and follow-ups with nurse and residence manager.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments and ensure required documentation and prescriptions.
• Coordinate medication ordering, delivery, and storage; conduct weekly cabinet reviews.
• Notify nurse of protocol deviations and changes in health status.
• Perform all direct care activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with developmental disa­bil

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SCIP-R certification

AMAP certification

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

location

Job Type

Full Time

Hours

Full-time: Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm

Description

Coordinates with the nurse and residence manager to schedule clinic appointments and medical follow-ups for participants. Accompanies participants to medical appointments, completes required documentation and ensures any needed prescriptions are obtained. Coordinates with the nurse and residence manager to ensure all medications are ordered and delivered. Conducts weekly medical cabinet reviews and count of medications to assure neatness and appropriate storage of all medications and supplies. Ensures medications are dispensed in accordance with OPWDD regulations and communication books are updated to inform of new medications and treatments. Notifies the nurse of any deviations from the protocols in medication administration, changes in participant health status or medical care needs of the participants. This positions also requires performing all direct care activities.

Skills Needed

High school diploma required, associates or bachelor's degree preferred. Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid driver's license required. Supervisory experience is desirable. Must obtain certification in SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid, and CPR. Must be available to work early evening hours occasionally.