Healthcare Specialist

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YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. 

We are currently seeking a Health Care Specialist (HCS) to work full-time at our Bay Ridge 3 IRA. The HCS will provide medical oversight to the people we support in their homes. In this role, the HCS will participate in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care, as well as provide supervision and training of direct care staff in monitoring medical systems 

Program Description

Our Bay Ridge 3 residential program is currently seeking a high-energy, self-starting individual to assist in the clinical care of 8 adults with I/DD. The talented, creative, and dedicated staff at the Bay Ridge 3 IRA are constantly exploring the activities and interests of the people we support in order to ensure they are living meaningful lives and remain active members of society. The residents at Bay Ridge 3 enjoy community walks, outings to get dinner, trips to the movies, and trips to the coffee shop.  They like to socialize with others and celebrate special occasions, and they enjoy playing games and watching vintage movies & television shows. Some of them participate in day programs while some are retired & elderly. We are looking for ambitious staff who have a medical background and take initiative to best support the people who live at Bay Ridge 3. Prospective staff should be able to take the lead in initiating and orchestrating creative in-home activities and lead groups.

Key responsibilities (in addition to the responsibilities of the DSP):

• Provides guidance to program staff, setting the tone and ensuring that the standards of care are followed. 

• Maintains responsibility for ongoing oversight of the maintenance within the medical systems including Digital Agency, ensuring that all anecdotal and other paperwork is properly completed, filed, kept up to date, and reflected in system with appropriate details. 

• Stays up-to-date with current medical issues, diagnoses, needs, and recommendations based on Plan of Nursing Service (PONS) for the people we support at assigned program under the supervision of the nurse. 

• Maintains knowledge of level of supervision each person we support requires while sleeping, eating, fall precautions, and performance of ADLs. Ensures that this level of supervision is provided to protect the health and safety of the people we support at all times. 

• Ensures that all staff have adequate knowledge of the medical needs of the people we support and proactively communicates new diagnoses and treatments to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), as directed by the nurse. 

• Trains new staff in medical needs as directed by nurse, including medical systems in DA. 

• Serves as liaison between the residence and medical providers, services, and families as needed. 

• Promotes the integration of health services by ensuring that diets are followed, reinforcers are appropriate, and that all staff monitor medical issues and follow up on doctor’s recommendations. 

• Participates in team meeting to provide up