DSP-Health Liaison

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

UCP of Georgia's vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) empower the people we work with to reach their goals and live a Life Without Limits by assisting them in a variety of everyday activities. UCPGA employees put their heart into their work. If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team!

Job Duties: As a DSP, this role will provide coordination of medical aspects of assigned case load including transporting, documentation, and scheduling of appointments.

The purpose of the DSP-Health Liaison is to be the key point of contact between program individuals, and medical providers in addition to providing transportation, documentation and scheduling of appointments.

Certifications: Must have a valid GA Drivers License, CPR/FA and COR

Education Requirements (PREFERRED): Certified CNA or Certified Medical Assistant

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Liaison between nursing staff and program staff regarding medical supports and need of specified caseload.

Transports individuals to appointments.

Schedules annual physicals, follow up appointments including dental, eye, adaptive equipment and any specialist.

Ensure all appointments are recorded in Therap. Send follow email to the appropriate parties which include Sr. CLM, RD, Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing and HRST Representative

Contacts nurse case manager prior to departure from appointments for nurse to be provided information.

Ensure refills of PRN and prescriptions are completed correctly and in a timely manner

Coordinate with Sr. CLM and Regional Directors the scheduling of medical visits; ensure the documentation required at visits is completed; collect and monitor all medical visit forms/documentation (review and distribute), including follow up data

Monitor the need for or the receipt of lab work; collect data and ensure proper follow up if required.

Positively, and effectively interact with regional boards, consumers, families and all levels of UCP staff.

Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 lbs or more with or without reasonable accommodations.

Other duties as assigned.