Habilitation Counselor

Devereux•Goleta, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Habilitation Counselor has its Advantages! As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: A fun, fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field The opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, clinical services, and a vocational Day Program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Located in Goleta, CA, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and environment of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence. The Habilitation Counselor performs the important role of helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their human potential. They will actively participate in the development and implementation of individualized goals/treatment plans, complete progress assessments designed to track improvements and identify additional areas of need, attend clinical meetings, and participate in the reporting of behavior data. They will collaborate with individuals to discuss their goals and options, and will facilitate and partake in the monthly communication with families/guardians. The Habilitation Counselor will supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans, provide for the individuals’ health and physical needs, and provide and ensure a safe environment. Additional skills may be required for site specific roles, including day habilitation, medical support, program activity, or overnight support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficient communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft office).
Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety and environment of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.
Helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their human potential.
Actively participate in the development and implementation of individualized goals/treatment plans.
Complete progress assessments designed to track improvements and identify additional areas of need.
Attend clinical meetings.
Participate in the reporting of behavior data.
Collaborate with individuals to discuss their goals and options.
Facilitate and partake in the monthly communication with families/guardians.
Supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans.
Provide for the individuals’ health and physical needs.
Provide and ensure a safe environment.