Direct Support Professional (NY - Residential)

The Center for Family Support Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. is looking for a Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator in New York. This role involves managing medical appointments, documenting medical procedures, and ensuring a high standard of care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Candidates should possess a HS Diploma or GED, a NYC Driver License, and have at least 1 year of HHA experience. Benefits include health insurance, flexible scheduling, and a referral program.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of HHA experience required.
• 2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus.
• Ability to document medical appointments and tests.

Responsibilities

• Document all required paperwork including incident reports.
• Track and document all medical appointments.
• Maintain medication inventories and order medications.

Skills

HHA experience

Direct Support Professional experience

Communication

Medication management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

NYC Driver license

Job description

The Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator is responsible for all of the duties of a Direct Support Professional plus scheduling, tracking and documenting all medical appointments, as well as scheduling all labs and required tests.

About the Agency

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL), showing our commitment to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Document all paperwork required, including incident reports, log entries, and Res. Hab. progress notes when appropriate.
• Track all medical appointments and follow-up appointments and document in tracking forms.
• Track all lab tests and other tests, ensuring correct documentation in medical tracking log.
• Document all consults, refusals and MD recommendations appropriately.
• Ensure medication inventories are completed at least weekly, order new medication as prescribed in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations.
• Identify medication errors and communicate the errors to the nurse and manager effectively.
• Communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log.
• Follow all AMAP procedures.
• Attend ISP or other meetings when requested.
• Maintain open lines of communication with management and staff.

Qualifications

• NYC Driver license or driver license required.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of HHA experience required, CNA experience a plus.
• 2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.