MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Bay Shore, NY)

This shift is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 6am-2pm)The pay range for this position is $21.50-23.11 per hour.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:High School Diploma or equivalentPrior 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 fieldValid NY State Driver's License requiredRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;Accompany and advocate for the people we support on medical/dental appointments and emergency room visitsSchedule all medical appointment in coordination with the Nurse and Management teamMaintenance of a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and ManagerMeets with the Nurse and Management team daily/as needed weekly to coordinate information brought to and from appointmentsProvide ongoing protective oversight to the people we supportImplementation of active treatmentProvide assistance and instruction to each person we support in basic activities of daily livingProvide training and support for each person we support in accordance with the individual program planLifting 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 suppliesSuccessful completion and maintenance of all certifications (AMAP, SCIP, CPR)Scheduling flexibility as needed; may be required to work beyond the scheduled shiftDrive 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 meetingsWorking 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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