MAP Supervisor/Medical Care Coordinator
hflw brandWaltham, MA
MAP Supervisor/Medical Care Coordinator
L5
hflw brandWaltham, MA7 days ago
Occupations
Social and Community Service ManagersMedical and Health Services ManagersMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersIndustries
Child and Youth ServicesOther Individual and Family ServicesResidential Mental Health and Substance Abuse FacilitiesMap Supervisor/Medical Care Coordinator Waltham House is the first residential group home designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ youth in New England. Its founding principles are that every child deserves to live in an environment in which they feel safe, respected, supported and cared for by those around them. The group home provides a safe and supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to 12 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender youth ages 14–18. Many youth at Waltham House have experienced difficulty — at home or in placement — due to their gender expression or sexuality identities. How You Will Be Making a Difference Supervise all medication related and medical/psychiatry appointment related aspects of the program Participate in training new staff on MAP procedures and communicate/coordinate the MAP certification process Provide staff refresher trainings as neededCollaborate closely with the program nurse Responsible for preparing for and managing the yearly MAP audits Communicate with collaterals regarding medical/psychiatric care for specific client(s) and/or advocate as needed Cultivate relationships between the program and providers to help assure the best care for our youth Monitor appointment dates for all youth and assure all care is conducted when required (i.e., annual physicals, bi-annual dentist, etc.)Participate in maintaining organization of medication room in collaboration with staff Attend monthly staff meetings Provide support in the milieu when neededCollaborate with program nurse/agency nutritionist regarding psycho-ed groups for youth Transport youth to medical/psychiatric appointments as needed Maintain updated medical paperwork for all youth
Qualifications:
- Equivalent to Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years direct child-care experience in a residential setting with emotionally disturbed children
- Familiarity/comfort with providing medical support careLGBTQIA+ competency related to medical care
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
Schedule: (6am-2pm M-F)
What The Home Can Offer YouGenerous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire Extensive training to new staff Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance And more! Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Waltham, MA
Occupation
Social and Community Service Managers
Industry
Child and Youth Services
Posted
7 days ago
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