Day Support Associate

Bancroft•Godfrey, IL

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We are looking for Direct Support Professionals that are passionate about providing quality care in a positive and empathetic manner. Our Direct Support Professionals must have a strong desire to work with autistic, intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals.

Requirements

Are 18 years of age or older
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Work well in teams and are open to learning new skills
Have the ability and willingness to work weekends
Have a current driver's license in good standing

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Schedules individual medical appointments for person(s) served in accordance with healthcare providers orders, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) recommendations, and in compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, and in compliance with and requirements as directed from the Health Care Coordinator.
Prepares assigned person(s) served for all medical appointments with physicians, dentists, and healthcare specialists, ex: washing, bathing, grooming, appropriate attire, etc.
Ensures the accurracy, completeness and currency of all meidcal information maintained at the program site for assigned person(s) served din their caseload as directed by the Health Care Coordinator.
Prepares for individual medical appointments for assigned person(s) served; e.g., confirms insurance and funding information prior to visit, ensures that all necessary pre-testing has been performed and results received (ex lab tests, xrays, special studies, etc)
Personally accompanies assigned person(s) served to medical visits or makes arrangements for a proxy; communicates with healthcare provides on behalf of person(s) served, providing medical history, explaining current health status, behaviors and reason for visit, providing details regarding medications and reactions, etc.
Performs necessary follow-up post-medical visits; alerts program site staff of any medication changes; observes and monitors person(s) served post-administration of newly-prescribed drugs and promptly notified healthcare providers and program management in the event of an adverse reaction; appropriately updates and files medical information for assigned person(s) served.
Provides supervision and direct care to assigned person(s) served in the event of medical or dental procedures etc, which may vary from short duration to exnteded periods of time or until relieved.
Serves as liaison with healthcare providers, insurance providers, equipment suppliers, etc., in arranged for and acquiring various medical equipment and supplies for assigned person(s) served
Serves as an advocate on behalf of assigned person(s) served in a variety of situations.