Medical Specialist I-68540601

Job Title

Medical Specialist

Schedule

Location: Brooklyn 11236

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 Driver's License required; CPR, First Aid, and SCIP-R 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.

Compensation

Hourly: $19.8077

What We Offer

- 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

About the Role

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.

Primary Responsibilities

- Arrange and accompany individuals to medical appointments.

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

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

- Check medication supplies and ensure five-day 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.

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