Healthcare Specialist

YAI•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

YAI is a network of agencies that offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a range of services across all ages and empowers them to pursue their goals. The Healthcare Specialist (HCS) works full-time in YAI’s Brooklyn programs, providing medical oversight to people supported in their homes. The role participates in assessing, planning, and implementing medical care and provides oversight and training to direct care staff on medical systems. In addition to HCS duties, the specialist performs direct support professional tasks as required and other related work as assigned. The HCS guides program staff and helps ensure standards of care, accurate medical documentation, appropriate supervision, and follow-through on medical needs and recommendations. The position works under a nurse’s supervision and coordinates with staff, the interdisciplinary team, medical providers, services, and families. 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 one 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 position’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling, fingering, or feeling objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to assist with lifting or moving individuals of any weight, with or without equipment or help from other staff; ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.
Physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as specified in an individual’s Individual Behavior Support Plan when needed.
Tuberculosis screening is mandatory for most positions.
Must undergo a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and any additional relevant or required clearances imposed by government or other agencies.

Responsibilities

Guide program staff and help ensure standards of care are followed.
Oversee maintenance of medical systems, including Digital Agency, and ensure anecdotal records and other paperwork are complete, filed, current, and accurately reflected in the system.
Stay informed about the medical issues, diagnoses, needs, and recommendations in each supported person’s Plan of Nursing Service (PONS), under the nurse’s supervision.
Know and help ensure compliance with each person’s required supervision for sleeping, eating, fall precautions, and activities of daily living (ADLs), to protect health and safety.
Ensure staff understand the medical needs of the people supported and communicate new diagnoses and treatments to the Interdisciplinary Team as directed by the nurse.
Train new staff on medical needs and medical systems in Digital Agency as directed by the nurse.
Serve 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 providers’ 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 information is complete and accurate.
Communicate medical information professionally and efficiently through staff logbooks, email, and internal communications.
Ensure medical appointments are scheduled appropriately and follow-up appointments are scheduled 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.