Direct Support Professional; Med Transporter

Description

Are 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?

As a Med Transporter at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Paid 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! https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 achieve 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 Tivoli, 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.

WKC IRA, Tivoli

• HS Diploma/GED - $20.00 - $21.40 per hour
• BA/BS - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour
• MA/MS or higher - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour

• 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 is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

The 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.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.