Medical Transport/DSP

Job Description

Job Description

At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

$20.25- $22.75 * Must be med certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to keep $20.25 rate This position is located in Germantown.

Summary: The Medical Transporter DSP will be responsible for scheduling the medical/dental appointments for the people we support in a timely fashion and provide transportation to the appropriate health care providers. As well as the responsibility for documentation and excellent communication. They are responsible for ensuring that services are provided within the standards established by the departments and the agency. They must understand, be committed to, and respect the people being served, their family members and the agency’s mission. They are responsible to ensure that the services provided are geared to promote personal growth, skill acquisition, and community inclusion. These services must be meaningful to the people served and encourage and respect their choices. Hours are variable based on the needs of the person receiving services. DSP responsibilities will be utilized as needed and are a requirement of the position. The main responsibilities are to ensure that all appointments are completed.

Note: The Medical Transporter assigned to the Church Avenue IRA will start work at 7am and assist with the passing of medications. When administering is completed, the MT/DSP will assist the individual’s morning routine as needed including with ADLs. The Medical Transporter/DSP will not be assigned anyone that has heightened supervision such as one to one. Once the individuals leave for the program the MT/DSP will transfer to the nursing department to begin transporting them to medical appointments.

Monday- Friday no weekends. 7am-3pm.

Med Transporter Responsibilities:

• Work with residential/nursing teams, schedule and attend all medical, dental, diagnostic testing and lab appointments as assigned or asked to fill in for other Med Transporters.
• Advocate for individuals at appointments.
• Responsible for tracking assigned appointments and ensuring that they are kept/and or rescheduled.
• Maintain Therap and house calendar for all medical appointments in caseload.
• Print and review all consults as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain medical calendar and review with Nursing department.
• Maintain ready to go folders (medications, insurance cards, immunization records, masks, etc.) for assigned location.
• Appointment information is scanned into Therap file, update nursing of outcome of appointment. Responsible for scheduling follow up appointments and ordering medications from appointment.
• Weekly inventory of medication carts in caseload, ensuring meds, supplies are ordered, in place. Clean and organize med cart/room; pay attention to supplies (cups, garbage bags, hand sanitizer, etc.)
• Responsible for assisting with AM/Afternoon medication passes as needed (at least once monthly).
• Attend mandatory meetings and training.
• Updating medical information on Therap.
• Scanning and filing as directed by supervisor.
• Reviewing the MAR binder and print scripts.
• Sending Consults one day in advance with behavior reports for psychiatry.
• Providing weekly and monthly follow up emails to nursing, residential, day programs and clinical.
• Proving coverage and monitoring after pre-sedates are given for appointments for individuals having procedures.
• Responsible for urgent care or ER visits when deemed necessary.
• Helping provide care when people need to be sent home sick.
• Updating diet plan cheat sheets and printing at program locations.

DSP Responsibilities:

• Provide and maintain the highest levels of person-centered support to ensure effective, efficient delivery of services while serving as a model for support to all members of the team.
• Obtain and maintain In Flight, Inc. driver certification status to facilitate opportunities for meaningful community integration for the people supported by In Flight, Inc.
• Ensure proper documentation, including but not limited to programming services in Therap, GERs and behavior data in Therap and MAR documentation, is completed daily.
• Adhere to all agency standards, regulations and policies regarding time and attendance.
• Regularly review Behavior Support Plans and IPOPs or safeguards as required by the worksite for people being supported.
• Other directives given by supervisor.

When vehicles are grounded and/or holidays falling between Monday and Friday:

• When the vehicles are grounded or there is a holiday falling Monday through Friday the Med transporter will be directed to support at the program locations as a DSP.
• Med transporters are able to pick up additional shifts and will report to the IRA Manager for any DSP related duties.

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor, the Executive Director or his/her designee. Each employee will be assigned to a location based on the needs of the program.

SKILLS Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of Employment: The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Director.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:
• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.