Day Support Associate

Bancroft • Voorhees, NJ

8d • $19 - $19

About The Position

Performs job responsibilities of a Program Associate at designated program sites and serves as a medical liaison with healthcare providers, program management, etc., on behalf of assigned person(s) served.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License in the candidates’ legal name and current address. One year minimum driving experience. License should be in good standing and free of restrictions.
• Minimum of six months related work experience OR Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a degree program in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Aspiration to work with autistic, intellectually and developmentally challenged individuals
• Prior experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between assigned persons served and their healthcare and insurance providers in advocating the best possible medical treatment for persons served
• 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 requirements as directed from the Health Care Coordinator
• Prepares assigned person(s) served for all medical appointments with physicians, dentists, and healthcare specialists; e.g., washing, bathing, grooming, appropriate attire, etc.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and currency of all medical information maintained at the program site for assigned person(s) served in 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; e.g., laboratory tests, x-rays, special studies, etc.
• Personally accompanies assigned person(s) served to medical visits or makes arrangements for a proxy; communicates with healthcare providers 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 notifies 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 extended periods of time or until relieved
• Serves as liaison with healthcare providers, insurance providers, equipment suppliers, etc., in arranging 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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary along with a full benefits package and paid time off.
• Bancroft also offers tuition reimbursement and the opportunity for professional development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees