Healthcare Specialist

YAI•Brooklyn, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

YAI is seeking a full-time Health Care Specialist (HCS) for its Brooklyn Supportive Living Units. The HCS provides medical oversight to people supported in their homes and participates in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care. The role also supervises and trains direct care staff in monitoring medical systems and performs direct support professional tasks as required. The HCS works under the supervision of a nurse and helps ensure that people’s medical needs are understood and addressed, required supervision and standards of care are followed, medical documentation is accurate and current, and appointments and follow-ups are completed. The position also coordinates medical information among residence staff, providers, families, and the Interdisciplinary Team. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation: $21.05 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.
Tuberculosis screening is mandatory for most positions.
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 with the hands.
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 in accordance with a person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan when needed.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to 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 completed, filed, current, and accurately reflected in the system.
Stay current on the medical issues, diagnoses, needs, and recommendations in each supported person’s Plan of Nursing Service (PONS), under nurse supervision.
Know and ensure required levels of supervision for sleeping, eating, fall precautions, and activities of daily living (ADLs) to protect people’s health and safety.
Ensure staff understand the medical needs of 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 liaison between the residence and medical providers, services, and families as needed.
Promote integration of health services by ensuring diets and appropriate reinforcers are followed and staff monitor medical issues and follow up on providers’ recommendations.
Participate in team meetings to provide updates and guidance to direct care staff.
Review anecdotal records promptly and raise questions with the team to ensure complete and accurate medical documentation.
Communicate medical information professionally and efficiently through staff logbooks, email, and internal communications.
Ensure medical appointments and follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended on time.
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 related work as assigned.