Healthcare Specialist - HCS

YAI•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

YAI is a network of agencies that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. The Healthcare Specialist (HCS) works full-time in YAI’s Brooklyn programs and provides medical oversight to people supported in their homes. The role participates in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care and provides oversight and training to direct care staff in monitoring medical needs. The HCS also performs direct support professional tasks as required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $23.10 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of direct support professional experience, including medical responsibilities.
Maintain AMAP status in good standing.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including email and use of Workday and related systems such as Digital Agency.
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of medical conditions.
Willingness to take initiative and ability to guide and train others.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; handling, fingering, or feeling objects, tools, or controls; assisting with lifting or moving individuals of any weight, with or without equipment or other staff; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions in accordance with a person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan, if needed.
Tuberculosis screening is mandatory for most positions.
Criminal background check, fingerprinting, and other relevant clearances required by government or other agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to program staff and ensure standards of care are followed.
Oversee maintenance of medical systems, including Digital Agency, and ensure required paperwork is complete, filed, up to date, and accurately reflected in the system.
Stay current on the medical issues, diagnoses, needs, and recommendations of people supported at the assigned program, based on their Plan of Nursing Service and under nurse supervision.
Know each person’s required supervision during sleep, meals, fall precautions, and activities of daily living, and ensure the appropriate supervision is provided.
Ensure staff understand the medical needs of people supported and, as directed by the nurse, communicate new diagnoses and treatments to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Train new staff on medical needs and medical systems in Digital Agency as directed by the nurse.
Act as a liaison between the residence and medical providers, services, and families as needed.
Promote integration of health services by ensuring diets are followed, reinforcers are appropriate, medical issues are monitored, and doctors’ recommendations are followed up.
Participate in team meetings and provide updates and guidance to direct care staff.
Review anecdotal records promptly and raise questions with the team to ensure medical documentation is complete and accurate.
Communicate medical information professionally and efficiently through staff logbooks, email, and other in-house channels.
Ensure medical appointments are scheduled and follow-up appointments are arranged and attended promptly.
Oversee the medication inventory system, medication cabinet, and over-the-counter inventory, completing required checks and inventories within applicable timeframes.
Mentor new direct support staff enrolled in the AMAP course and assist the nurse during the course as needed.
Conduct medical meetings and participate in team meetings, providing updates on appointments, follow-ups, and medical conditions and documenting relevant information.
Perform direct support professional tasks in addition to HCS duties, as required.
Perform other related work as assigned.