HABILITATION COUNSELOR I
About The Position
The Habilitation Counselor (HCI)/TBI Direct Care Worker (TBIDCW) delivers direct care assistance and training to people with developmental disabilities, or TBI/Dual Diagnosis who live in residential or assisted living settings based on each individual's skills, preferences, needs, choices, and values. Provides opportunities for individuals to be as independent as possible, to develop relationships with others, and to be involved in their community. The HCI/TBIDCW will be an advocate for clients in the protection and exercise of their legal rights; provide emotional support and encouragement to clients; and ensure that all patients take proper medication. In TBI facilities, the position will implement client programs and behavior intervention plans, to ensure consistency between day to day program activities and home activities; and will also provide or arrange transportation for clients as the program requires.
Requirements
- Minimum age 21
- H.S. diploma or GED
- Caring and compassionate
- Dependable, responsible, and ethical
- Able to calmly handle stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and legibly in writing
- Flexible and open-minded
- Good judgment and decision making skills
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience in Human Services field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Delivers direct care assistance and training to people with developmental disabilities, or TBI/Dual Diagnosis who live in residential or assisted living settings.
- Provides opportunities for individuals to be as independent as possible, to develop relationships with others, and to be involved in their community.
- Acts as an advocate for clients in the protection and exercise of their legal rights.
- Provides emotional support and encouragement to clients.
- Ensures that all patients take proper medication.
- Implements client programs and behavior intervention plans in TBI facilities.
- Provides or arranges transportation for clients as the program requires.
Benefits
- Additional $2/hour for teammates who opt out of benefits
- Benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.) eligibility beginning after just 30 days of employment
- Free medical insurance option with $0 premium
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
