Residence Counselor

PATHWAYS INC • Town of Elmira, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Counselor is responsible for the actual implementation of each individual's Individualized Program Plan as determined by the individual and his/her Service Planning Team. This includes, but is not limited to; ongoing teaching/assisting with community integration, social and recreational activities, money management, transportation, behavioral needs and overall health and well being of the individual. The Residence Counselor meets regularly with the Shift Supervisor, QIDP, Residence Manager and confers with other members of the individual's Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs, likes, and choices of the individual. The role also involves respecting each individual’s home, belongings, and Agency property. This position is with Pathways, Inc. in one of their residences for adults with developmental disabilities, with locations in Corning, Painted Post and Elmira, NY. Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that they serve, committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• A valid driver’s license with driving record that meets insurability guidelines to operate Agency-owned vehicles

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field of experience

Responsibilities

• Implement each individual's Individualized Program Plan
• Provide ongoing teaching/assisting with community integration
• Provide ongoing teaching/assisting with social and recreational activities
• Provide ongoing teaching/assisting with money management
• Provide ongoing teaching/assisting with transportation
• Address behavioral needs of the individual
• Ensure overall health and well being of the individual
• Meet regularly with the Shift Supervisor, QIDP, Residence Manager
• Confer with other members of the individual's Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs, likes, and choices of the individual
• Respect each individual’s home, belongings, and Agency property

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits, including medical, dental, vision & 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (28 days in the first year!)
• Multiple positions and shifts available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonus for Eligible OPWDD IRA/ICF Direct Care Positions ($1,500 or $2,000 for full-time, $1,000 for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees