Purpose:

The Medical Services Coordinator facilitates medical and other supports to people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities focused on personal outcome and independence.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Assistant Director
• Schedule, facilitate and follow up on medical appointments and orders per DHS requirements
• Collaborate with RN trainer prior to medical appointments and provide written report regarding appointment outcome
• Ensure appointment documentation is completed, signed by residents, guardians and filed in a timely manner
• Participate in medication administration and training of ADSP staff Per RN trainer, in accordance with agency policy and procedures and DHS Rule 115 and 116
• Manages Medical closets, First Aid, PRN and MAR documentation supply
• Communicate professionally with medical providers, community member, families, individuals served and team
• Transcribe new medication orders per RN trainer and deliver medications as needed
• Facilitate supports during emergent medical needs
• Facilitate training to Individual Supports Providers per RN trainer and DHS OJT standards
• Work collaboratively with RN Trainer, QIDPs, Supervisors, outside providers and families
• Facilitate transportation supports to and from appointments (agency vehicle)
• Follow daily responsibilities as assigned
• Respond to crisis effectively
• Attend and contribute to team meetings
• Complete and maintain DSP required trainings and certificates
• Provide Direct Supports as needed
• Provide on-call supports for the department as part of a rotation

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Satisfactory results on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (STOFHLA)
• Valid Illinois Driver's license and clean driving record
• Completion of the DSP curriculum as specified by DHS
• Completion of CPR and 1^st Aid
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• CNA certification preferred
• 2 years' experience in the Human Services Field preferred
• Familiarity with Judaism and Jewish Orthodox community preferred