MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Massapequa, NY)

• The pay rate range for this position is $21\.50-23\.11 per hour depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.
• This shift is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm)

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
• Minimum six months’ experience with Life’s WORC or similar agency in capacity of Support Counselor or in another health related field
• Valid NY State Driver’s License required

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;

• Accompany and advocate for the people we support on medical/dental appointments and emergency room visits
• Schedule all medical appointment in coordination with the Nurse and Management team
• Maintenance of a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and Manager
• Meets with the Nurse and Management team daily/as needed weekly to coordinate information brought to and from appointments
• Provide ongoing protective oversight to the people we support
• Implementation of active treatment
• Provide assistance and instruction to each person we support in basic activities of daily living
• Provide training and support for each person we support in accordance with the individual program plan
• Lifting is required which may include 2-person transfer, laundry, groceries, etc.
• Mandated reporter required to cooperate with any and all investigations.
• Perform daily check of medication and supplies
• Successful completion and maintenance of all certifications (AMAP, SCIP, CPR)
• Scheduling flexibility as needed; may be required to work beyond the scheduled shift
• Drive agency vans that are equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices; Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; Maintain vehicle logs (driver is responsible for any/all tickets)
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and clutter free environment; Proper use and maintenance of household equipment, appliances and lifts.
• Attendance at all scheduled inservice training and staff meetings
• Working knowledge of agency software (Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro, etc.)
• Establish and maintain professional, positive relationships with the people we support, families, all team members and outside service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned