Med Transporter/DSPII

Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Lake Katrine
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionAre you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!We are currently offering a $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS to brand new full time employees working over 37.5 hours per week or a $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS for part time employees working 20 or more hours per weekBeing a Med Transporter has its AdvantagesAs a Med Transporter at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Paid 3 week orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org
• Tuition assistance after 6 months of working full time - up to 12 credits per year!
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieving long term goals.Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Lake Katrine, NY, this position works directly with individuals while safely and accurately preparing and administering medications. The Med Transporter will assist in implementing residential programs as developed, including medical transport and scheduling. They are responsible for complying with regulatory and facility policies on medication consents, teaching individuals about medications and medication management, accurately monitoring and documenting medication administration, and monitoring medication effects and adverse reactions according to facility protocol. They will report concerns to the RN on duty, report actual/potential medication errors per facility procedure, and actively engage in medication error reduction practices.Learn more about working at DevereuxDevereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More:https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.Keywords: direct care, med transporter, developmental disabilities, residence counselor , direct support professional, dsp, residential counselor, caregiver, home health aide, CNA, PCA, personal care aide, youth counselor, direct care worker, group home, evenings, overnights, evening shift, night shift, overnight shift, non profit, human services, mental health, behavioral health, psychology, hiring immediately, now hiring, full time, part time#snsored#sponsoredQualifications
  • Must have medication administration certification and be able to work a flexible schedule including weekend hours.
  • Minimum of two years of college in a degree-seeking program, preferably in a human services field.
  • Prefer BA degree in a human services field.
  • Can substitute one year of related experience for the education requirement.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidates understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Posted Date 3 weeks ago (11/3/2022 5:25 PM)Requisition ID 2022-27310Category MedicalPosition Type Full-TimeThe employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Keywords: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Albany , Med Transporter/DSPII, Other , Lake Katrine, New York