Medical Specialist I-

Location:

Brooklyn 11236

Hours:

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Full-time/40 hours total

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: At least one year of experience providing direct services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related experience.

Certifications/Licenses: AMAP certification required; Valid NYS Drivers License required; CPR First Aid and SCIPâR certification or ability to become certified within 6 months.

Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location Requirement: Onsite/residential setting.

Hourly: $19.8077

- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA) Dental and Vision plans

- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation Personal Sick Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays

- Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

- Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance Training and Career Development Tracks

- Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits recognition programs discount programs flexible spending plans voluntary benefits including pet insurance identity theft insurance legal plans and voluntary ancillary benefits

The Medical Specialist provides direct support and essential medical coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They manage medical appointments medication administration documentation and follow-up while also performing all responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional in a residential setting.

- Arrange and accompany individuals to medical appointments.

- Document visit outcomes update medical logs distribute summaries to clinical staff and track followâup needs.

- Ensure medications are ordered received recorded and administered accurately following policy.

- Check medication supplies and ensure fiveâday supply minimum.

- Maintain and file medical records according to agency policy.

- Perform monthly weight checks and record results.

- Receive medications from suppliers verify accuracy and document new medications.

- Perform all duties of a Direct Support Professional including personal care hygiene grooming and health monitoring.

- Assist individuals at mealtime including feeding meal preparation and nutritional guidance.

- Maintain a clean and safe living environment through housekeeping safety checks and fire drills.

- Support individuals in communication skills social development physical activities and community integration.

- Teach money management interpersonal skills and independent living skills.

- Support community outings transportation and leisure activities.

- Participate in program planning individualized service planning and behavioral documentation.

- Communicate effectively with supervisors clinical staff families and individuals served.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC