Medical Support Professional

Key Responsibility

Maintain medication administration certification and ensure safe medication management.

Coordinate, attend, and follow up on all medical appointments and healthcare needs.

Conduct regular medication and first aid supply inventories and order supplies as needed.

Monitor residents’ health conditions, document medical updates, and communicate concerns to nursing staff.

Provide first aid, coordinate emergency care, and ensure compliance with medical policies and procedures.

Complete medical tracking, audits, health record updates, and support medical training initiatives.

Participate in team meetings and provide updates on residents’ progress, needs, and goals.

Implement behavior support plans, promote safety, and model positive professional behavior.

Auxiliary duties include assisting residents with transportation, mobility development, community participation, and daily support needs.

Maintain accurate medical, medication, and program documentation while communicating effectively with residents, families, staff, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma
• Six months work experience
• Must be cleared through a Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting by Justice Center, MHLS, and OCFS
• Must acquire and maintain mandatory training as required (AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid)
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License (except for Community Habilitation Services)
• Willingness to continue to develop professional skills and educational opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

Residential Facility

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. 7:00am-3:00pm, 8:00am-4:00pm, or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
• Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.