If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?)

　　YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day .

　　We are currently seeking a Health Care Specialist (HCS) to work full-time in our Ocean Parkway IRA . The HCS will provide medical oversight to the people we support in their homes. In this role, the HCS will participate in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care, as well as provi de supervision and training of direct care staff in monitoring medical system s

　　Description of Program

　　The talented, creative, and dedicated staff at the Ocean Parkway residence are constantly exploring activities and the interests of the people we support in order to ensure they are living meaningful lives and remain active members of society. The staff encourage the residents to be increase their independence by doing household chores, cooking, budgeting their finances, and visiting the community. Our passionate staff of professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. YAI employees help over 20,000 people feel successful on their own terms. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.

　　Key responsibilities (in addition to the responsibilities of the DSP):

　　Provides guidance to program staff, setting the tone and ensuring that the standards of care are followed .

　　Maintains responsibility for ongoing oversight of the maintenance within the medical systems including Digital Agency, ensuring that all anecdotal and other paperwork is properly completed, filed , kept up to date, and reflected in system with appr opriate details .

　　Stays up-to-date with current medical issues, diagnoses, needs , and recommendations based on Plan of Nursing Service (PONS) for the people we support at assigned program under the supervision of the nurse.

　　Maintains knowledge of level of supervision each person we support requires while sleeping, eating, fall precautions , and performance of ADLs . E nsures that this level of supervision is provided to protect the health and safety of the people we support at all times .

　　Ensures that all staff have adequate knowledge of the medical needs of the people we support and proactively communicates new diagnoses and treatments to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), as directed by the nurse.

　　Trains new staff in medical needs as directed by nurse, including medical systems in DA .

　　Serves as liaison between the residence and medical providers, services , and families as needed.

　　Promotes the integration of health services by ensuring that diets are followed, reinforcers are appropriate , and that all staff monitor medical issues and follow up on doctor’s recommendations.

　　Participates in team meeting to provide updates and guidance to direct care staff .

　　Conducts timely reviews of anecdotals and presents questions to team as needed to ensure complete and accurate documentation of medical information.

　　Provides efficient and professional communications regarding medical information via the staff logbook, emails , and any in-house communications.

　　Ensures proper scheduling of medical appointments and that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner.

　　Oversees the medication inventory system, medication cabinet and OTC inventory, performing all required checks and inventories within applicable timeframes .

　　Mentors new direct support staff currently enrolled in the AMAP course and assists nurse during course, as needed.

　　Conducts medical meetings and participates in team meetings providing updates regarding appointments, follow-ups , medical conditions , and documenting relevant information.

　　Performs direct support professional tasks in addition to HCS duties, as required .

　　Performs all related work, as assigned.

　　Schedule:

　　Monday - Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements include education, experience, licensure/certification, etc., and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.):

　　All Health Care Specialists must meet the following minimum requirements:

　　HS diploma/GED; and

　　At least 1 year of direct support professional experience, including medical responsibilities; and

　　Maintain AMAP status in good standing; and

　　Tuberculosis mandatory for most positions

　　Criminal Background Check, fingerprinting and additional relevant/required clearances as required by Federal, State and Local government or other agencies.

　　Basic written and verbal communication skills

　　Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks

　　Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

　　Working knowledge of medical conditions

　　Willingness to take initiative and ability to guide and train others

　　Ability to meet essential physical demands of position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan if/as needed.

　　Compensation:

　　$19.50/hour - $19.50/hour

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Our Roots:

　　YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, “total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual.” At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

　　YAI Today:

　　Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI’s success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

　　Better Together:

　　At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

　　http://www.yai.org/