Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
Overview
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Reviews schedule needs of students and coordinates with assigned Health Services Assistant and RN to ensure all accurate resident information is understood, secured and relayed to provider/prescriber at appointments.
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Communicates transportation schedule with program (residential and education to ensure students are prepared for appointment pick up including planning around meals, medication, home visits, planned activities, etc.).
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Accompanies students to dental, eye and medical exams and positively represents GLS when out in the community.
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Safely transports students in GLS vehicles. Maintains assigned vehicles in good working order and in compliance with company maintenance protocols.
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Completes post appointment reports with transport and appointment observations, directives from providers/prescribers, and recommendations for follow-up/additional appointments, etc.
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Conducts self in positive, respectful and collaborative manner demonstrating proactive actions and decision making that foster supportive work relationships and a healthy and safe environment. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Previous experience administering medication preferred.
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Previous experience medically supporting/advocating for individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred. Experience providing community supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities required.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
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Prior experience use Word and Excel required
Additional Information
Pay rate: $21.75/hour starting
MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our Culture
At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:
As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!