Direct Support Specialist (DSP) Medical- Jackson, TN (35006)

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Medical Appointment Specialist to our team. As a Medical Appointment Specialist, you provide support to individuals with disabilities in receiving medical care by scheduling, transporting and providing feedback after all medical appointments; assists with review of documentation related to individuals served; performs other job related duties as assigned.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Responsible for scheduling medical appointments for individuals in the Community Living Services program, providing transportation to/from all medical appointments, sharing information with physicians at appointments to ensure the health needs of the individual are met, and completing documentation after each appointment including any follow-up necessary, in the SJCS approved database and/or medication records.
• Responsible for reviewing daily notes of individuals served to ensure notes meet SJCS standard and if not, reporting findings to the Program Coordinator.
• Responsible for reviewing monthly documentation associated with individuals served and reporting findings, including errors/omissions, to the Program Coordinator.
• Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs;
• Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety;
• Will:
• Be fully trained on individuals’ Individual Support Plan (ISP) and any special plans or therapy.
• Be fully trained on the individuals’ Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and report to supervisor as required for incidents.
• Implement and document on a daily basis the training outcomes and action steps in the ISP as required during the time period the support was delivered.
• Administer medication to individuals; ensure that administration is timely, in the right dosage and documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as required.
• Transport individuals to and from appointments, employment and/or community sites;
• Ensure individuals are appropriately groomed for all activities, employment and
• appointments,
• Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities;
• Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals in accordance with Individual Support Plan and any diet orders, adaptive equipment or mealtime plans;
• Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

• Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check;
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machinery

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; experience in community based residential programs a plus;

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current driver's record in good standing 

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May lift, position and/or transfer individuals with disabilities.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.               

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.

Learn more about St. Johns Community Services at www.sjcs.org. Apply today!

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