Direct Support Professional Iii Med Specialist (Dsp Iii)

Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional (DSP III) Medical Specialist is responsible for coordination and monitoring of healthcare and medical appointments in a residential setting. Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) – Medical Specialists assist clients with all activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. Responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients he/she works with. Ensure adequate supervision of clients; assist with household maintenance and housekeeping.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

An array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a unique therapeutic Summer Camp for Youth with Autism. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Pay: $16.50-$22.40 DOE; Starting, with an additional $3.00 weekend and overnight differentials.

Schedule:

Week 1.......................................Week 2

Sun 3:30p-10:30p............Tues 6 hours FLEX

Wed 9:30a-10:30p..........Wed 9:30p-10:30p

Thurs 2:30p-10:30p.......Thurs 2:30p-10:30p

Fri 2:30p-10:30p.............Fri 2:30p-10:30p

$1500 Retention bonus for full time employment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities as a Direct SupportIII Medical Specialist (DSP III Medical Specialist):

• Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports
• Works closely with Health Services, house Program Supervisor and house Program Coordinator
• Responsible for scheduling and attending client appointments, preparing referrals and other required documents for clinicians or external parties
• Oversight of medical appointment information exchange, including documenting and relaying updates or concerns to the IDT as requested, including the MORA Nurse and house team
• Oversight of the medication administration record (MAR), ensuring it is up to date with current medication lists and information needed per each client
• Orders all medications, prepare the new MAR at the end of each month, file old MAR, check medications weekly and remove expired medications
• Ensures the safe use of adaptive medical equipment (DME) for the clients
• Participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and assists with developing and implementing program goals
• Accompanies clients to community activities
• Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention plan
• Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language
• Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance
• Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives
• Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals
• Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home
• Administers medications following medication administration guidelines
• Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations
• Reads and follows company policies and procedures
• Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion
• Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs for healthcare and overall care
• Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed

Positions that include flex hours: flexible hours are to be used based on the client needs, including but not limited to; client annual meetings, medical appointments, and day program closures. Flex time is also used to provide oversight and management of administrative tasks within the home, including but not limited to; assisting with training, house schedules as needed and onboarding employees, evaluation of employee’s performance and care for clients, house audits, licensing, and other pertinent matters within the home.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Interest and/or experience in working with persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a healthcare oversight capacity
• 3-5 years of experience with clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & medical coordination needs
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong ability to work with and support a team in understanding client healthcare needs, management of appointments and working closely with the IDT and MORA Team (PC, PS, Nurse, PD)

Required Qualifications:

• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status
• Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
• Must be able to successfully complete company’s basic job skills assessment
• If using own vehicle for company business, must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error

Benefits: Full time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:

• Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options
• Long-term disability and short-term disability
• Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
• 403b retirement plans that match after 1 years of employment
• Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
• Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
• Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
• Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
• Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within

Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us. MORAcares.org/careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $22.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Medical Coordination needs: 3 years (Preferred)
• Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person