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Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional (DSP III) Medical Specialist is responsible for coordination and monitoring of healthcare and medical appointments in a residential setting. Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) Medical Specialists assist clients with all activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. Responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients he/she works with. Ensure adequate supervision of clients; assist with household maintenance and housekeeping. We have many Residential Group Homes in the Twin Cities Metro area. Victoria, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Brooklyn Park, New Hope, and Shakopee are locations we have currently open for this position. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro. An array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a unique therapeutic Summer Camp for Youth with Autism. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children. Pay: $16.50-$22.40 DOE; Starting, with $3.00 weekend and overnight differentials. Days shifts are available 7am-3pm and every other weekend for this opening $1500 Retention bonus for full time employment. Key Duties and Responsibilities as a Direct Support III Medical Specialist (DSP III Medical Specialist): Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports Works closely with Health Services, house Program Supervisor and house Program Coordinator Responsible for scheduling and attending client appointments, preparing referrals and other required documents for clinicians or external parties Oversight of medical appointment information exchange, including documenting and relaying updates or concerns to the IDT as requested, including the MORA Nurse and house team Oversight of the medication administration record (MAR), ensuring it is up to date with current medication lists and information needed per each client Orders all medications, prepare the new MAR at the end of each month, file old MAR, check medications weekly and remove expired medications Ensures the safe use of adaptive medical equipment (DME) for the clients Participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and assists with developing and implementing program goals Accompanies clients to community activities Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention plan Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home Administers medications following medication administration guidelines Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations Reads and follows company policies and procedures Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs for healthcare and overall care Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed Positions that include flex hours: flexible hours are to be used based on the client needs, including but not imited to; client annual meetings, medical appointments, and day program closures. Flex time is also used to provide oversight and management of administrative tasks within the home, including but not limited to; assisting with training, house schedules as needed and onboarding employees, evaluation of employee s performance and care for clients, house audits, licensing, and other pertinent matters within the home.