Shelter Medical Care Coordinator
Shelter Medical Care Coordinator
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Job Description
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as The Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention intervention and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Brief Position Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager the Medical Care Coordinator is responsible for oversight and coordination of medical services and medications for youth in care. The Medical Care Coordinator administers prescribed medications to youth and maintains related medical records. The position is responsible for accepting medications that come with the youth maintaining an adequate supply throughout their stay arranging for all medical needs in coordination with parents and case workers and completing all follow-up medical requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered received into the facility administered and at a change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Reports operational needs of medication room.
Verifies the identity of the youth receiving medication and records the name of the drug dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Presents medication to youth and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures and documents reasons why prescribed drugs are not administered.
Observes records and reports to the supervisor or administrator the symptoms and conditions of youths that could be related to medication interactions adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
Provides and promotes youths rights during the administration of medications.
Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Position will intervene when youth are engaging in behaviors that are contrary to program rules and encourage youth to comply with program rules in a non-confrontational manner.
Utilizes the behavior management program as a teaching tool.
Establishes and maintains relationships with health care providers.
Documents all incidents involving youth accidents injuries illness signs of emotional distress visitors medications and other information in the EVOLV system.
Transports youth when necessary.
Reports child abuse allegations and emotional or physical abuse of a child according to minimum standards and Harris County Youth Shelter policy and procedures.
Attend staff meetings mandatory trainings and maintain annual training hours required by licensing.
Provides a safe environment for all youth and staff in the shelter.
Completes all data entry and paperwork assigned.
Completes progress notes for each youth and notes all pertinent information in the youths file.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
A Bachelors Degree is required in Social Science e.g. Psychology Sociology Social Work Criminology or closely related fields.
Experience:
One (1) year of continuous work experience with youth in a residential recreational or educational setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and Case Management Software.
Additional Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid drivers license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
The applicant will be required to complete psychotropic medication training medical consent training for caregivers crisis prevention intervention first aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of medications and side effects.
Able to utilize CPI techniques.
Ability to coordinate medical and behavioral health needs.
Skill in emphasizing valuing and dealing successfully with the special capabilities distinctive cultural histories and unique needs of people of various socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Be self-discipline and dependable.
Meets deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Multitask and work independently.
Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior exercising honesty and integrity respect confidentiality and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Medication aide training or certified nursing assistant designation.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Tuesday-Friday 9am- 6pm. and Saturday 8am-5pm (Off Sunday & Monday)
Salary:
$49670.40--$66154.40 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Location:
6300 Chimney Rock Houston Texas 77081
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
