What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Liaison- Pinnacle position at Empowering People's Independence(EPI)?
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Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), currently has Full time Medical Liaison/ Direct Support Professional position available. This position is responsible for scheduling and coordinating medical, dental, and counseling appointments for the individuals EPI serves.
Essential Functions:
Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals EPI serves
Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments for the individuals EPI. serves including acute appointments - transport and accompany people to all appointments
Notify circle of supports of all appointments and results of appointments
Ensure medical provider documents the results of appointments and recommendations on all appropriate form; send copies of consults to appropriate personnel
Alert RN and supervisor of any updates needed to IPOP or PONS
Assist in obtaining and maintaining needed adaptive equipment/supplies
Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel
Promote workplace safety
Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent and one-year experience in the human service field
Current/valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Team player
Familiar with the use of email, the internet, and online applications a plus!
Qualifications:
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; a vehicle is required to perform the job
Become medication certified (if required by Funder) and be trained in all required training within 90 days of being hired
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Maintain current certifications with all required trainings
Must become van certified
Ability to assist in wheelchair transfers
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
Close vision
Ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to train in and perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention -Revised (SCIP-R)
Perform CPR and first aid
This position is located in Henrietta NY
Pay Rate- $20.00/hr-25.00/hr
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Empowering People's Independence(EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
Call or Text us at (585)204-0896
recruiter@epiny.org
Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), currently has Full time Medical Liaison/ Direct Support Professional position available. This position is responsible for scheduling and coordinating medical, dental, and counseling appointments for the individuals EPI serves.
Essential Functions:
Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals EPI serves
Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments for the individuals EPI. serves including acute appointments - transport and accompany people to all appointments
Notify circle of supports of all appointments and results of appointments
Ensure medical provider documents the results of appointments and recommendations on all appropriate form; send copies of consults to appropriate personnel
Alert RN and supervisor of any updates needed to IPOP or PONS
Assist in obtaining and maintaining needed adaptive equipment/supplies
Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel
Promote workplace safety
Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent and one-year experience in the human service field
Current/valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Team player
Familiar with the use of email, the internet, and online applications a plus!
Qualifications:
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; a vehicle is required to perform the job
Become medication certified (if required by Funder) and be trained in all required training within 90 days of being hired
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Maintain current certifications with all required trainings
Must become van certified
Ability to assist in wheelchair transfers
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
Close vision
Ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to train in and perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention -Revised (SCIP-R)
Perform CPR and first aid
This position is located in Henrietta NY
Pay Rate- $20.00/hr-25.00/hr
#IND
Empowering People's Independence(EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
Call or Text us at (585)204-0896
recruiter@epiny.org
Salary : $20
