Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FT DSP/MEDICAL CARE COUNSELORS - Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults

(Huntington Station, Babylon, LI: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Mon. – Fri.)

(Aquebogue, LI: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mon.- Fri.)

Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 - 17.50/hr.

$2000 Sign-On Bonus* for DSP/MCC new hires with work schedules of 28 hrs. or more/wk.

($500 received after 6 months’ employment; $1500 after 1 year anniversary)

*Bonus awarded for new hires through April 30, 2023

If you would find it rewarding to provide compassionate care and coordination of medical/psychiatric services for our adults with developmental disabilities, please consider working as a DSP/Medical Care Counselor.

Position Description:

The DSP/Medical Care Counselor will coordinate all medical and psychiatric care for group home residents. This position reports to a Nurse Manager who will provide training and support for the position.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with medical staff to monitor & provide a daily assessment of residents’ overall medical status;
• Ensure proper documentation of treatment;
• Accompany residents on all medical/psychiatric appointments & coordinate appropriate follow-up care with healthcare providers;
• Assist medical staff in delivering in-service staff training to ensure continuous regulatory compliance;
• Maintain medication inventory.

Benefits include: 3 weeks’ vacation, 18 paid holidays, health/dental insurance plans, free life insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Basic Requirements:

• HSD/GED plus experience working with Developmentally Disabled Adults preferred.
• C.N.A. or equivalent training is helpful.
• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A desire to provide and facilitate “person-centered” care;
• The ability to work closely and effectively with House Managers, internal/external medical staff and providers;
• A collaborative, team approach to sharing expertise and transfer of specialized knowledge to staff.

A complete list of our job opportunities can be found at www.catholiccharities.cc/careers

Catholic Charities of Long Island – We are Long Island Strong.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed any healthcare-related vocational training?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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