Medical Appointment Specialist - Connors House

Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Revere
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Appointment Specialist - Connors House Revere, MA, USA Req #745 Friday, October 1, 2021 Mission Statement:Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.

Job Summary: Your position as residential counselor appointment specialist supports this mission as you will provide direct care services to adults living in a moderate/basic Bay Cove residential program. Support will be provided in a manner that promotes the development of independent and community living skills and an improved quality of life. Despite having a routine 9am-5pm schedule, some flexibility will be required depending upon appointments made outside that timeframe. This is a non-exempt position with a 40 hour daytime schedule.
Supervisory Responsibilities:None.
Essential Functions of Position:

• Follows program model including clinical, programmatic and quality protocols (for example, house, staff, supervision meetings, trainings, data collection, community relationships, as required).
• Exercises strong clinical judgement in observing, supporting, resourcing and communicating.
• Teaches and reinforces activities of daily living (such as medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, and safety).
• Implements and develops program activities to reinforce and develop skills which may include using the teachable moment.
• Follows and implements all program safety procedures including crisis assessment, prevention and needed intervention.
• Schedules routine medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments in collaboration with residential staff and supervisors.
• Provides skilled coverage while accompanying individuals to medical, dental and psychiatric appointments.
• Maintains programmatic documentation.
• Performs household and property maintenance tasks toward the general upkeep of the residence.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.Requirements for the Position:
  • 1-3 years' experience in human service setting preferred.
  • GED or High School Diploma required.
  • Department of Public Health certification in medication administration is required (MAP). *Applicants lacking Medication Certification must become certified within 90 days of date of hire to retain employment*.
  • Certified in Prevent Training. *Applicants lacking Prevent Certification must become certified within 90 days of date of hire to retain employment*.
  • Current driver's license and maintains a safe driving record.
  • A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.
    
    
    Mission Traits:
    • Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
    • Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
    • Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
    • Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
    • Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/partners. Other details
      • Pay Type Hourly
        • Revere, MA, USA Share this job: CategorySocial and Human Service AssistantsExperience1 to 3 yearsJob typeFull time

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