Medical Counselor & Disability Support Advocate

Lifes WORC; West Islip (NY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and dental insurance

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Life's WORC is seeking a dedicated Support Counselor in New York to accompany individuals with developmental disabilities to medical appointments, coordinate scheduling with nurses and management, and provide training in daily living activities. The role requires ongoing advocacy, adherence to protocols, and potential shift flexibility.

The position emphasizes hands-on care, logging medical information, and maintaining certifications.

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)

Responsabilités

• 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).

Connaissances

Valid Driver's License

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience with Life's WORC or similar agency

Description du poste

Life's WORC is seeking a dedicated Support Counselor in New York to accompany individuals with developmental disabilities to medical appointments, coordinate scheduling with nurses and management, and provide training in daily living activities. The role requires ongoing advocacy, adherence to protocols, and potential shift flexibility.

The position emphasizes hands-on care, logging medical information, and maintaining certifications.