Healthcare Specialist

Young Adult Institute Inc

Bay Ridge, New York, United States
Base: $23.10ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Onsite
1 year direct support professional experience
Maintain amap status in good standing
Valid driver's license required
Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a full-time Healthcare Specialist to provide medical oversight and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their Bay Ridge, New York residential program. The ideal candidate should have a medical background, experience in direct support, and the ability to lead and train staff

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Specialist provides medical oversight and participates in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • This role requires maintaining responsibility for ongoing oversight of medical systems, ensuring all anecdotal paperwork is properly completed and filed within the Digital Agency system.
  • The position involves mentoring new direct support staff, serving as a liaison between residents and medical providers, and ensuring adherence to the Plan of Nursing Service.

Matching Summary

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Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a full-time Healthcare Specialist to provide medical oversight and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their Bay Ridge, New York residential program. The ideal candidate should have a medical background, experience in direct support, and the ability to lead and train staff.

Salary

Base: $23.10/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1 year direct support professional experience
  • Maintain AMAP status in good standing
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Tuberculosis test mandatory
  • Medical systems documentation skills

Nice-to-have

  • High-energy self-starting individual
  • Creative in-home activity leadership
  • Ability to guide and train others
  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Experience with I/DD population

Key Requirements

  • HS diploma or GED
  • At least 1 year DSP experience with medical responsibilities
  • AMAP status in good standing
  • Valid driver's license
  • Mandatory Tuberculosis test

Work Rights

Not specified

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