Health Specialist
Indianapolis, IN, United States
At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!
Damar Services currently seeking a talented and motivated individuals whose primary responsibilities involve medication administration duties and environment of care as well as ensuring the milieu and environment align with best practice health services and youth are provided prescribed medication. The Health Specialist will also coordinate services and participate in collaboration with the Nursing Department.
Schedule: 7am-7:30pm
Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Health Specialists...
Starting Pay: $16.50 an hour!
Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
Rembarkable way you will be making a difference...
Responsible for monitoring the execution of Damar’s health and environment of care.
Be aware of all events that affect the mental and physical wellbeing of individuals receiving services and take appropriate action.
Ensures client medication administration daily in line with Core A/B certification.
Coordinates with treatment team to complete accurate Off Grounds Paperwork.
Ensure medication room and cart are organized to meet best practice health standards.
Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
What you need to be considered...
High School Diploma or GED required.
1 year of experience working with clients with developmental disabilities preferred.
Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required.
Essential Job Functions :
Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing :Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.