• 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