Habilitation Counselor

Devereux•Marietta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a way to further your career in human services, psychology, social work, behavioral health, or intellectual and developmental disabilities services? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of adults while helping them build independence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential? If so, you could become part of a team dedicated to creating meaningful, productive, and fulfilling lives for the individuals we serve! Available shifts: Starting pay: $20.00 /hr (Additional $$$ for Experience) Being a Habilitation Counselor has its advantages.As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux, you will gain valuable experience while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for supporting individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Behavioral Health challenges. We offer: Opportunities to learn and grow in developmental disabilities and behavioral health services. Career growth opportunities that allow you to expand your skills and experience. A collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment. The opportunity to actively contribute to individual goal planning and skill development. Person-centered, evidence-based, and positive behavioral support practices. Payactiv - access up to 50% of your earned wages between pay periods. As a Habilitation Counselor, you will support individuals in developing daily living, social, communication, and community integration skills that promote greater independence and an improved quality of life. You will assist with implementing individualized goals and support plans, provide guidance and encouragement throughout daily activities, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and complete required documentation, including progress notes and incident reports. Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. Learn more here. Learn about what our DSPs are saying about working with our population: Learn More about Devereux Georgia - A Place of Hope: #sponsored

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required
Valid Driver's License
Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong technical skills and comfortable utilizing in-house computer applications for documenting and reporting purposes.
Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily (lunch is included).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology, human services, sociology, social work, criminal justice, and/or education.
Previous experience working with individuals under the age of 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or conduct disorders preferred.
Empathetic, a team player, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model.
Strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with behavioral differences.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in developing daily living, social, communication, and community integration skills that promote greater independence and an improved quality of life.
Assist with implementing individualized goals and support plans.
Provide guidance and encouragement throughout daily activities.
Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
Complete required documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow in developmental disabilities and behavioral health services.
Career growth opportunities that allow you to expand your skills and experience.
A collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
The opportunity to actively contribute to individual goal planning and skill development.
Person-centered, evidence-based, and positive behavioral support practices.
Payactiv - access up to 50% of your earned wages between pay periods.
ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.