Medical Care Advocate & Appointment Coordinator

Life's WORC; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very affordable health and dental保险

Company Matching 403(b) program

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Tuition and text book reimbursement

Job summary

Life’s WORC is seeking a Support Counselor to accompany and advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities in New York. The role involves coordinating medical appointments, providing daily living support, and implementing active treatment within a supportive team.

The position offers 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7a-3p) with benefits including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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 Driver’s License required (any state).

Responsibilities

• 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)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life’s WORC is seeking a Support Counselor to accompany and advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities in New York. The role involves coordinating medical appointments, providing daily living support, and implementing active treatment within a supportive team.

The position offers 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7a-3p) with benefits including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.