MEDICAL COUNSELOR (West islip,NY)
About The Position
The Medical Counselor supports people with developmental disabilities by accompanying and advocating for them at medical and dental appointments and emergency room visits. The role coordinates appointments and related information with the Nurse and Management team, provides protective oversight, implements active treatment, and offers assistance, instruction, training, and support in daily activities according to each person’s individual program plan. The position also includes checking medication and supplies, maintaining required certifications, and driving agency vans while keeping vehicles clean and maintaining vehicle logs. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scheduling flexibility may be needed, and the employee may be required to work beyond the scheduled shift. Lifting is required and may include two-person transfers, laundry, and groceries. The role is based in West Islip, New York. Pay is $21.50–$23.11 per hour, depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- At least six months of experience with Life’s WORC or a similar agency as a Support Counselor, or in another health-related field.
- Valid driver’s license from any state.
- Ability to meet the lifting requirements, which may include two-person transfers, laundry, and groceries.
- Cooperate with investigations as a mandated reporter.
- Complete and maintain AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certifications.
- Scheduling flexibility, including possible work beyond the scheduled shift.
Responsibilities
- Accompany and advocate for people supported at medical and dental appointments and emergency room visits.
- Schedule medical appointments in coordination with the Nurse and Management team.
- Maintain a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and Manager.
- Meet with the Nurse and Management team daily or as needed weekly to coordinate information brought to and from appointments.
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to people supported.
- Implement active treatment.
- Assist and instruct each person supported in basic activities of daily living.
- Provide training and support in accordance with each person’s individual program plan.
- Cooperate with any and all investigations as a mandated reporter.
- Perform daily checks of medication and supplies.
- Successfully complete and maintain AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certifications.
- Drive agency vans equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices.
- Ensure agency vehicles are clean and maintain vehicle logs; the driver is responsible for any tickets.
Benefits
- Affordable health and dental insurance.
- Company matching 403(b) program.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Tuition and textbook reimbursement.
- Regular incremental bonuses.
- Paid training.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
