MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Babylon, NY)
About The Position
The Medical Counselor supports individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residence, including people who need assistance with activities of daily living. The role provides protective oversight, implements active treatment, and offers instruction and support in accordance with each individual’s program plan. The counselor coordinates medical care with the Nurse and Manager, accompanies and advocates for individuals at medical and dental appointments and emergency room visits, and helps ensure medication and supplies are checked daily. The position also involves driving agency vans, maintaining a clean and safe residence, and safely assisting with lifting individuals using a two-person lift and equipment. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Scheduling flexibility may be needed, and work beyond the normal shift may be required. The pay rate is $22.75–$24.30 per hour. A high school diploma or GED and a valid New York State driver’s license are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
- At least six months’ experience with Life’s WORC or a similar agency as a Support Counselor, or in another health-related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assist with lifting adult individuals using a two-person lift and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Accompany and advocate for individuals at medical and dental appointments and emergency room visits.
- Schedule medical appointments in coordination with the Nurse and Manager.
- Maintain a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and Manager.
- Meet weekly with the Nurse and Manager to coordinate information brought to and from appointments.
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence.
- Implement active treatment.
- Assist and instruct individuals in basic activities of daily living.
- Provide training and support in accordance with each individual’s program plan.
- Check medication and supplies daily.
- Complete the AMAP course successfully and maintain annual recertification for administration purposes.
- Drive agency vans equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment, including proper use and maintenance of household equipment and appliances.
- Assist with lifting adult individuals using a two-person lift and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
