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Med Coach/Coach - FT - Quadplex - Columbus, KS
Caregiver/Direct Support Provider for Individuals with Disabilities Along Life's Journey ("Coach")
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 split shift Monday - Friday
Wednesday: 7am-9am Quad/JTA 9am-2:30pm Office 2:30pm-3:00pm Quad/JTA
Thursday: 7am-9am Quad/JTA 9am-2:30pm Office 2:30pm-3:00pm Quad/JTA
Friday: 7am-9am Quad/JTA 9am-2:30pm Office 2:30pm-3:00pm Quad/JTA
Saturday: off
Sunday: off
Monday: 7am-9am Quad/JTA 9am-2:30pm Office 2:30pm-3:00pm Quad/JTA
Tuesday: 7am-9am Quad/JTA 9am-2:30pm Office 2:30pm-3:00pm Quad/JTA
Benefits (Full-Time Positions):

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision
• 401(k)
• AFLAC
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person, Columbus, KS
Be a real life hero in the lives of those with disabilities.
Love what you do and know that you are making a big difference.
CLASS is hiring a MED Coach. The MED Coach advocates for persons with disabilities to become as independent as possible in integrated employment and home settings in the community. Daily, the successful MED Coach monitors the health, well-being, and safety of clients. The MED Coach acts as a role model, provides training and support to assist clients to be successful in the lifestyle of their choice.
The MED Coach will be cross trained to work in either employment or home sites with one or more clients. As part of a Service Action Team (SAT), the MED Coach practices teamwork with co-workers and team members from other county SAT's and throughout the organization.
The MED Coach assists in the development of volunteers and natural support to decrease clients' dependency on paid staff and administers/monitors medications for clients following CLASS LTD policies and standards of care.
The MED Coach-coordinates physician ordered prescription and over the counter medications for clients as delegated by Health Service Team and/or department leads; documents Medication Administration Records System (MARS) logs for medication administering, changes per physician's orders reflecting changes in dosage, new medications and discontinued medication/s. Prior knowledge of medications and reactions desired. PC literacy with Microsoft office is preferred. Must be detail oriented.
The Direct Support Professional is a MED Coach who has successfully completed the required training(s).
The ability to administer medications to clients through competency-based training and nursing delegation are conditions of employment at CLASS LTD for all Coaches.
Qualifications:
-Required Must be 18 years of age or older. You must have reading, writing and math skills at an acceptable level. Completed an additional 6 hours of online med dispensing related training within 3 months of completing med training. Training courses to be determined by the RN assigned to your county.
-Education: proficiency in meeting documentation and record keeping requirements, which is a part of every job within CLASS LTD. Note, some positions may require additional education and/or experience. CNA a plus.
-Experience: Preferred, but not required.
-Physical: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, crawl, stoop, and walk. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., when necessary.
Other Requirements:
1) Meet MAR requirements by reviewing and updating medication schedules accurately and in a timely manner.
2) Weekly med counts at all CLASS locations within your assigned work locations.
3) Maintain a current and valid driver's license of the state of residence and be determined as an "insurable driver" by the automobile insurance carrier for CLASS LTD.
4) Dispense client medications as outlined in med training, policy and procedures determined by CLASS LTD.
5) Comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding communicable and infectious diseases and CLASS LTD policies rules and practices regarding immunizations.
6) Ability to operate Braun lift (van and to maneuver wheelchairs in a van and place in wheel-locks, when
necessary).
7) Maintain a clean med dispensing area, and related supplies and other related equipment.
8) Must be able to work with male and female clients.
9) Math calculations needed to complete support log totals.
10) Ability to communicate effectively with others.
11) Read, comprehend & compose written material as required for case notes, plans, and policies.
12) Work as an effective team member and facilitator of the team(s) to which assigned.
13) Attain minimum required in-service training each year.
14) May require a commercial driver's license (CDL) for some positions (most coaches do not need to have a CDL).
Pre-employment testing will be required.
CLASS LTD is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour