The Center for Family Support

Nonprofit support for people with disabilities

Direct Support Professional

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A New York City driver's license or driver's license is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least one year of home health aide experience is required.

Responsibilities

Document required paperwork, including incident reports, log entries, and Residential Habilitation progress notes when appropriate.
Track and document all medical appointments and follow-up appointments in tracking forms.
Track lab tests and other tests and ensure correct documentation in the medical tracking log.
Document consultations, refusals, and physician recommendations appropriately.
Complete medication inventories at least weekly, order prescribed new medication in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations.
Identify medication errors and communicate them effectively to the nurse and manager.
Communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log.
Follow all AMAP procedures.
Attend ISP or other meetings when requested.
Maintain open lines of communication with management and staff.

Desired Qualifications

CNA experience is a plus.
At least two years of Direct Support Professional experience is a plus.

Overview

The Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator is responsible for all of the duties of a Direct Support Professional plus scheduling, tracking and documenting all medical appointments, as well as scheduling all labs and required tests.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Document all paperwork required, including incident reports, log entries and Res. Hab. progress notes when appropriate
Track all medical appointments and follow-up appointments and document in tracking forms
Track all lab tests, as well as other tests and ensure correct documentation in medical tracking log
Document all consults, refusals and MD recommendations appropriately
Ensure that medication inventories are completed at least weekly, ad will order new medication as prescribed, in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations
Identify medication errors and communicate the errors to the nurse and manager effectively
Communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log
Follow all AMAP procedures
Attend ISP or other meetings when requested
Maintain open lines of communication with management and staff

Qualifications

NYC Driver license or driver license required
HS Diploma or GED required
1+ year of HHA experience required, CNA experience a plus
2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Compensation: 20 to 20 (USD)

About the Company

The Center for Family Support

Nonprofit support for people with disabilities

The Center for Family Support is a nonprofit human services agency serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in New York and New Jersey. Its residential and community programs range from round-the-clock support in small group homes to one-to-one help with daily living skills and relief for family caregivers. It also runs day programs, employment support and disability rights activities built around each participant's goals. Through its self-directed services subsidiary, participants and families set budgets and choose support staff, while public reimbursements, grants and donations fund its work. Founded in 1954, it is headquartered in New York City.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1954

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