Overview
We are Hiring: Day Support Associate
Location: Voorhees, NJ
Department: Flicker
Hourly Rate: $19.06-$19.44/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.
We are looking for Direct Support Professionals that are passionate about providing quality care in a positive and empathetic manner. Our Direct Support Professionals must have a strong desire to work with autistic, intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
Responsibilities
In addition to performing job responsibilities of a Program Associate, serves as a liaison between assigned persons served and their healthcare and insurance providers in advocating the best possible medical treatment for persons served:
1. Schedules individual medical appointments for person(s) served in accordance with healthcare providers orders, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) recommendations, and in compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, and in compliance with and requirements as directed from the Health Care Coordinator.2. Prepares assigned person(s) served for all medical appointments with physicians, dentists, and healthcare specialists, ex: washing, bathing, grooming, appropriate attire, etc.
3. Ensures the accurracy, completeness and currency of all meidcal information maintained at the program site for assigned person(s) served din their caseload as directed by the Health Care Coordinator. 4. Prepares for individual medical appointments for assigned person(s) served; e.g., confirms insurance and funding information prior to visit, ensures that all necessary pre-testing has been performed and results received (ex lab tests, xrays, special studies, etc)5. Personally accompanies assigned person(s) served to medical visits or makes arrangements for a proxy; communicates with healthcare provides on behalf of person(s) served, providing medical history, explaining current health status, behaviors and reason for visit, providing details regarding medications and reactions, etc. 6. Performs necessary follow-up post-medical visits; alerts program site staff of any medication changes; observes and monitors person(s) served post-administration of newly-prescribed drugs and promptly notified healthcare providers and program management in the event of an adverse reaction; appropriately updates and files medical information for assigned person(s) served.
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7. Provides supervision and direct care to assigned person(s) served in the event of medical or dental procedures etc, which may vary from short duration to exnteded periods of time or until relieved.8. Serves as liaison with healthcare providers, insurance providers, equipment suppliers, etc., in arranged for and acquiring various medical equipment and supplies for assigned person(s) served9. Serves as an advocate on behalf of assigned person(s) served in a variety of situations.
Qualifications
We’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who
Are 18 years of age or older
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Work well in teams and are open to learning new skills
Have the ability and willingness to work weekends
Have a current driver's license in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
A minimum of two years of experience as a Program Associate or one year as a Senior Program Associate preferably within the Bancroft organization is preferred.
What You’ll Love About Bancroft
Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.
Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs
Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, tuition assistance up to $5,250 each year, discounted tuition at local colleges and universities, retirement savings programs, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more
What May Challenge You
Every hour of each day is different
Weekend availability is required
Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough
About Bancroft
At Bancroft, you’ll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, PA, and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.