What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct support professional position at QSAC?
Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!
Job Summary
QSAC is looking for a detailed and dedicated Direct Care - Medical Coordinator as part of the Nursing team. You will be responsible for securing and tracking medical appointments, orders and medication availability and record maintenance.
Must be able to travel throughout the Long Island area. The two site locations you will be responsible for are Dix Hills and Wantagh
The salary range for this position is $18.00-$19.00 an hour.
Responsibilities
- Schedule all medical, lab and specialty medical appointments
- Ensure all medication orders are current and accurately recorded and only available to authorized staff
- Complete inventory of medications weekly to ensure adequate supply
- Obtain results for all lab work and specialty appointments in a timely fashion
- Notify residence and day program of any medication changes
- Update medical consults with all pertinent information
- Disseminates information to colleagues and / or staff as appropriate
- Submit monthly calendar of appointments, in a timely fashion, for family notification
- May be required to report to alternate work location (e.g. Hospital, Dr.’s Office etc.)
Qualifications and Work Experience
- Vaccination required
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- 1- 2 years’ work experience in medical field highly preferred
- 1-2 years’ work experience in an Administrative / Office role required
- Valid NYS driver’s license in good standing is required
- CPR / First Aid, AMAP & SCIP-R, Driver training certifications necessary
- Fluency in medical terminology useful, but not mandatory
- Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb items
- Valid driver’s license in good standing required
- Ability to run if needed
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.
QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Benefits
Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
- Defensive Driving pay incentive (for positions that require driving)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
- Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
- We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis.
It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Last updated : 2024-11-21
Salary : $18 - $19
