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About the Role

The Medical Support Professional (MSP) oversees medical and dental activities for the residence, working under the program nurse and management. The role involves scheduling appointments, potentially serving as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), and ensuring the overall physical and emotional well-being of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure overnight AMAP performs weekly medication inventory.
• Check MARs daily for missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily (paper or Precision Care).
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Verify controlled medications have a count sheet and are signed/counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions, ensuring a prescription copy is present for each medication.
• Maintain prescription records: monthly for controlled meds, six months for others.
• Schedule all medical and dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.
• Prepare monthly MAR sheets with accurate medication information.
• Ensure discontinued medications have a corresponding d/c prescription.
• Attend all program medical meetings.
• Create a tracking system for medication inventory with the Coordinator of Health Services.
• Create a tracking system for medical appointments and diagnostic testing with the Coordinator of Health Services.
• Retrieve reports for labs or diagnostic testing within two weeks.
• Complete and attach MIPS forms to CVS prior to appointments, if needed.
• Ensure AMAPs document bowel movements for individuals requiring monitoring.
• Check monthly inventory of OTC medications for quantity and expiration dates.
• Dispose of expired OTC medications immediately.
• In-service new AMAP staff as suggested by the Program RN.
• Attend the majority of medical appointments and advocate for individuals.
• Inform the nurse and management immediately of any medication changes.
• Contact the program nurse after each medical appointment to report the outcome.
• Oversee the AMAP communication book, ensuring entries are read and signed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA or Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited organization will be considered.
• Two years or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
• A flexible work schedule.

Location

• Day Hab Brooklyn WOW, 4504-4506 Ave L, Brooklyn, NY, 11234

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

Experience Level

• Two years or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification)
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Initial offers are made at the hourly base rate of $21.00.
• Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications (e.g., AMAP), and length of time in the role.
• Pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.
• Hourly rate is only one part of Heartshare’s total compensation package, which may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

About the Company

• For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
• To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

Equal Opportunity

• HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
• If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.