Health Care Specialist - Holbrook, NY Job at YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Suffolk County, NY
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The Healthcare Specialist is a medically focused position. This person will serve as a leader in a residential group home setting providing both direct support to people with disabilities, medical training and support to staff. They will work closely with the program's Registered Nurse. This position focuses on coordinating the medical needs of the people living in the residence. They will be required to train staff members of any relevant medical changes and updates in order to provide the best quality of care.
Location:
Holbrook
Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
- Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
- Building Positive relationships
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
- Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
Education and Experience:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
- Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus
- Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
* Basic written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge
- Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
- Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Willing to take initiative
Benefits Include
- 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental Coverage for full-time positions
- Retirement Plan with matching contributions
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on wireless service, gym membership, & more!!!
Compensation:
$19.50/hour
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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