TEAM LEADER & MEDICAL LIAISON, DAY SERVICES

PeopleInc; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PeopleInc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Team Leader & Medical Liaison for Day Services. The role supports nursing staff, provides direct support to individuals, and coordinates medical-related activities in a daytime program setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff during shifts, maintaining accurate medication records, and ensuring adherence to infection control and safety practices. CPR certification and high school diploma are required.

Formación

• CPR certification required.
• Medical competency-based training required.
• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting and moving individuals.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct support to persons served.
• Coordinates medication and nursing-related tasks with RN/SDS.
• Maintains medications and assists in delegated nursing care.
• Documents and communicates healthcare information to staff and families.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness of medication room and prepares paperwork as required.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Medical competency-based training

Ability to read and write

Multitasking

Physical endurance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

TEAM LEADER & MEDICAL LIAISON, DAY SERVICES

Posted on October 20, 2026

Locations

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2128 ELMWOOD
BUFFALO, NY 14207, USA

• DIRECT SUPPORT - DAY SERVICES


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: TEAML029012

Description

Pay Range: $21- $22.29

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM

The Team Leader medical liaison provides support to the nursing staff and direct support to the people served at the day program site. Promotes Person-Centered planning for people receiving services and their family members/guardians. Collaborates with the entire day services team including SDSs ,DSPs, clinicians, community agencies, and others involved in medical/nursing care as appropriate. Provide oversight and guidance to direct care staff of designated sites/shifts. Ensure completion of required duties for each shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Direct support to persons served


• Coordinates incoming and outgoing provider correspondence.


• Completes necessary forms as required and correspondence as needed


• Maintains Medication Administration Certification and administers medications as needed.


• Assists in delegated nursing care as directed by RN and SDS


• Completed delegated task list provided by the RN


• Responsible for the organization and cleaning of the medication room/nursing office


• Ensures sufficient stock of medications at all times


• Liaison with the pharmacy as needed


• Checks MARS for errors and complete necessary paperwork/tracking including, use of PRN medication and ensuring documentation is complete.


• Communicates with person served, families, residential staff and nurse regarding medical appointments and outcomes.


• Consults with SDS to understand therapy concerns and adaptive equipment needs – SDS will collaborate with OT/PT directly as needed.


• Updates medical information in ready to go packets and individual files as needed.


• Purges paperwork on an annual basis in conjunction with site nurse.


• Makes notifications to residential programs and family related to individual health needs and concerns.


• Attends support team/clinical meetings as medical liaison.


• Demonstrates flexibility by understanding different views. Adapts approach as situations change and accepts change in the organization and job description requirements


• Contributes to a positive work environment by interacting in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team through utilization of communication skills and cooperation.


• Maintains a safe orderly environment conducive to the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals and employees. Employing infection control practices


• Participates in educational and training opportunities


• Provides information on medication/med care-related information and policy to direct care staff.


• Communicate med-related performance concerns and/or med erros directly to SDS who will provide staff with feedback on performance and supportive corrective action as required.


• Ensures efficient, confidential, and comprehensive record keeping as mandated for individual and staff related activities/incidents and site maintenance.


• Safely transports individuals to and from activities and appointments - May Include emergency visits


• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED


• 1 year of related experience preferred.


• 18 years of age.


• Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.


• Medical competency-based training.


• Ability to read and write.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.


• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.


• Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.


• Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.


• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.


• CPR certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

• Collaborates with SDSs and RN related to DSP activities; no direct supervision of DSPs.

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