Medical Services Coordinator

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 DirectorSchedule, facilitate and follow up on medical appointments and orders per DHS requirementsCollaborate with RN trainer prior to medical appointments and provide written report regarding appointment outcomeEnsure appointment documentation is completed, signed by residents, guardians and filed in a timely mannerParticipate in medication administration and training of ADSP staff Per RN trainer, in accordance with agency policy and procedures and DHS Rule 115 and 116Manages Medical closets, First Aid, PRN and MAR documentation supplyCommunicate professionally with medical providers, community member, families, individuals served and teamTranscribe new medication orders per RN trainer and deliver medications as neededFacilitate supports during emergent medical needsFacilitate training to Individual Supports Providers per RN trainer and DHS OJT standardsWork collaboratively with RN Trainer, QIDPs, Supervisors, outside providers and familiesFacilitate transportation supports to and from appointments (agency vehicle)Follow daily responsibilities as assignedRespond to crisis effectivelyAttend and contribute to team meetingsComplete and maintain DSP required trainings and certificatesProvide Direct Supports as neededProvide on-call supports for the department as part of a rotation Requirements Must be 21 years of ageHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent requiredSatisfactory 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 recordCompletion of the DSP curriculum as specified by DHSCompletion of CPR and 1st AidAbility to lift to 50 lbs.CNA certification preferred2 years’ experience in the Human Services Field preferredFamiliarity with Judaism and Jewish Orthodox community preferred Job Category: Bargaining Unit Eligible What You’ll Love About Us Time off: Paid time off varies by position – includes vacation days, sick days paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.Compensation: the minimum compensation for this position is $20.51 (Final offer will be based on experience). Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.