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Arc Herkimer is looking for a Medical Appointment Specialist. The Medical Appointment Specialist will transport and provide quality direct support and care to Residential individuals on medical appointments; as directed, provide quality direct support and care for individuals in their homes. Assist Supports & Services programs as needed. Function as liaison with medical providers, families and staff.

Sign-on bonus $1,500! Rate of pay: $16.25 – $18.25.

Job Duties:

• Transport assigned residents to medical appointments. Ensure all relevant medical information is obtained prior to the appointments and communicated at appointment. Obtain necessary information from medical providers at appointment and thoroughly communicate to appropriate Arc Herkimer staff in a timely manner.
• Implement the goals and objectives of Individual Treatment Plans and facilitate meaningful outcomes as identified by the person supported.
• Record and monitor participant individual progress as indicated by supervisor, program policy and/or regulation.
• Provide direct care and habilitation services, including but not limited to personal hygiene care, toileting, feeding, bathing, lifting, transferring and behavior management techniques as required. Provide oversight for individuals assigned and respond to emergent situations as per program procedures and guidelines.
• Assist Supports & Services programs as needed.
• Perform duties in such a way as to reflect individualization, integration and fulfillment of potential; continually identify and utilize teaching opportunities; acknowledge and respect individual choices and preferences; provide “advocate” duties to include encouraging relationships between persons supported and family/community friends as appropriate.
• Professionally communicating issues of concern which occur while working at a home or on medical appointments immediately and thoroughly to oncoming shift or other staff as appropriate
• Completing all documentation requirements thoroughly and within required timeframe.
• Obtain and retain Arc Herkimer medication administration certification; administer medication competently and safely, ensuring all related documentation
• Undertake such duties, responsibilities and projects as may be required by supervisor and/or director.

Position requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Arc Herkimer approvable driver’s license.
• Experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have accessible telephone.

This position is full time Monday to Friday 8am-4pm with assigned evening coverage on a rotating basis.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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