FT MEDICAL CARE COUNSELORS – Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults

Valley Stream, LI (6:30am - 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri.) - Starting pay rate: $17.50/hr.

Huntington, LI (6:00am – 2:00pm, Mon.-Fri.) – Starting pay rate: $17.50/hr.

Hampton Bays, LI (7:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Fri.) – Starting pay rate: $18.00/hr.

Sign-On Bonus of up to $2000 for MCC new hires

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for Medical Care Counselors with generous hearts and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”

Responsibilities: The role of the Medical Care Counselor is to support and provide health-related advocacy for individuals residing in our group homes for developmentally disabled adults.

Key activities include:

Providing continuous protective oversight to the individual
Scheduling, transporting and accompanying individuals to appointments with providers; facilitating communication with providers re: individual’s health changes
Maintaining all health-related documentation, including lab work results, consultation reports and updated medication prescriptions
Communicating daily with nursing and residential management re: individual’s medical status and treatment plans
Managing medication inventory including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements and first aid supplies
Providing companionship visits to individuals that are hospitalized, as required

Qualifications:

HS diploma or GED
Experience working with Developmentally Disabled Adults preferred
C.N.A. or equivalent training is helpful
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Ability to transfer and transport individuals to/from medical appointments in all types of weather, using house passenger van.
Detail-oriented, with well-developed organizational and interpersonal communication skills
Willing and able to provide compassionate, “person-centered” care

Rate of pay: $17.50 – 18.00/hr.

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.

Catholic Charities of Long Island – An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Geriatrics
Home Health
Primary Care
Psychiatry

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work setting:

Outpatient

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

caring for developmentally disabled adults: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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