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Medical counselor (Bay shore, ny)

Life's WORC·Town of Islip, New York

$22 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Medical Counselor advocates for and accompanies individuals with developmental disabilities to medical and dental appointments. They are responsible for scheduling, coordinating care with nursing staff, and providing daily living support and protective oversight.

  • 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 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

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid NY State Driver's License. Minimum six months of experience in a health-related field or as a support counselor for persons with developmental disabilities is required.

  • high school
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Direct Care
  • Professional Communication
  • Safe Driving
  • Active Treatment
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Case Coordination

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $23/hr
Location
Town of Islip, New York
Posted
May 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Life's WORC

Life’s WORC is an approved New York State 501(c) 3 organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. The agency was founded in 1971 by Vicki Schneps, the mother of a former Willowbrook State institution resident. Together with Geraldo Rivera, the reporter...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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