Direct Care - Health Advocate

Company: Aspire Chicago
Location: Hillside
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Position Summary: In partnership with adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, the Direct Care - Health Advocate provides support and advocacy to plan, arrange, and attend healthcare appointments. Assist individuals to communicate health status to the support team. Serve as a personal advocate related to healthcare.Position Responsibilities:Liaison for healthcare services to individuals.Support individuals to coordinate healthcare services to ensure routine and follow up appointments are completed according their healthcare preferences and provider advice, and in alignment with IL DHS requirements and best practice clinical standardsAssist individuals with scheduling healthcare appointmentsProvide and or assist with transportation to healthcare appointmentsAct as healthcare advocate during medical appointmentsComplete healthcare appointment documentation within one business dayComplete assigned quality reviews of residential medication storage, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and assess medication re-order needsCommunicates quality review and medication re-order needs status to the RN Trainer, Life Consultant.Assist with the pick-up / drop-off of prescriptions from the pharmacy and the delivery of medication to residential sites as requiredAssists in the pick-up of medical supplies from distributors and delivery of medical supplies to residential sites as required.Maintain monthly calendar for all medical appointmentsEducate, promote and provide support to individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices, as referenced in the DSP health and safety and health and nutrition training curriculums and/or service plans.Identify and utilize effective advocacy strategies to overcome the diverse challenges facing individuals, i.e., human rights, legal, administrative and financial.Maintain the Health Record for all persons who use residential servicesAttend department meetings.Work with Individual's Community Support Team, including Life Consultants, Clinical Team, Team Leaders and Facilitators to learn and implement each individual's PCP, Clinical Plan and Health/Wellness PlanCooperation with Compliance and Quality Improvement initiatives and protocolsComplete all required trainings including but not limited to AMTS/MANDT, CPR/FA, Clinical Trainings, Rule 50 Abuse NeglectMaintain Medication Administration status for residential individualsThe employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer's business needsReports to: Life Consultant

Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAt least 1 year of experience as an IL DHS Direct Support Person, OR 1 year of experience directly with adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilitiesCertified Nursing Assistant preferredValid driver's license, with acceptable driving record for the past 3 yearsAbility to obtain and maintain PACE certificationMinimum 23 years of ageAttention to detail, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and mentoring skillsAbility to maintain confidential information.Ability to deal tactfully, engaging, and courteously with participants, employees at all levels, families, and the general public.Physiological Factors:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend or stoop; walk and climb stairs; reach with hands and arms, push, pull; talk, hear, and observe.Work requires heavy physical exertion and may include lifting up to 75 pounds.Duties are performed primarily in the Career Center and agency office. Work areas are restricted to non-smoking.Psychological Factors:The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with all stakeholders.Ability to interact positively with individuals who have intellectual or development disabilities. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work. Voted as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in Chicago! We know that Together, We're Better! Aspire was founded in 1960 and is recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering, and uncompromising services to adults with developmental disabilities, their families and the community. In 2019, we joined forces with NorthPointe Resources to be one of the most recognized and respected disability service providers across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and southeastern Wisconsin areas.Full Time Benefits (regularly scheduled to work at least 37 1/2 hours per week)Health InsuranceBenefit Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)13 Holidays403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Insurances availableAspire is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. PM22 Developmental Disabilities, Direct Care-Health Advocate, PI180575465

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