Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss.

　　HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States.

　　We currently have an exciting full-time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a Medical Coordinator/ Direct Support Professional in our Wantagh Location.

　　The Medical Coordinator/DSP will assist the residence manager and the RN in the delivery and documentation of nursing services, in addition to carrying out traditional DSP activities, to residents of the Wantagh IRA.

　　Essential Duties:

　　Administration of and recording of medication prescribed to be given within the program, as needed.

　　Maintain the MAR and ensure the ordering of all medications, under the direction of the RN

　　Monitoring consumers’ vitals, including weight/blood pressure, as needed and reporting any variations to the RN for follow-up. Monthly weights

　　Participate at meetings, committees and in-services, as needed.

　　Provide assistance with the toileting needs of specified individuals, as needed.

　　Complete daily documentation in the Nurse’s log of interventions as needed.

　　Oversee mealtime routines and protocols.

　　Schedule medical appointments accompany residents to the appointments and ensure follow-up of recommendations.

　　Participate in pharmacy review, as needed or requested by the RN

　　Monitor diets and menus as provided by the dietician.

　　Supervise and positively interact with the consumers following all residential habilitation plans.

　　Provide consumers with community integration opportunities.

　　Direct consumers in their personal routine; give consumers positive reinforcement as appropriate.

　　Actively listens, builds trust and positive relationships, communicates effectively to direct consumers in their personal routine, and ensures positive reinforcement as appropriate.

　　Carry out residential habilitation plans and collect data.

　　Promotes activities in the community.

　　Provide first aid treatment as necessary.

　　Prepare meals utilizing the provided menus.

　　Maintain the order, safety, and cleanliness of the residence.

　　Transport consumers to day programs and appointments as necessary

　　Interact with parents and professionals from outside Agencies.

　　To complete all other assignments as indicated by your supervisor and/or the direction of the RN.

　　Required Education

　　High School Diploma or GED equivalent

　　Preferred Experience

　　Experience working with the developmentally disabled.

　　Knowledge of OPWDD regulations

　　License/Certification:

　　Valid NYS Driver’s license (Required)*

　　AMAP (Required)

　　CPR (Required)

　　SCIP-R

　　Job Type: Full Time

　　At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefit package including:

　　403b

　　403b matching.

　　Dental Insurance

　　Health insurance

　　Vision insurance

　　Life insurance

　　Paid time off.

　　Retirement plan

　　Flexible spending account