Residence Counselor

PATHWAYS INC•Town of Elmira, NY

10d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Are you compassionate, kind, hardworking, and looking for a job where you can help our community's most vulnerable people? Come work with us at Pathways, Inc. as a Residence Counselor in one of our intermediate care facility residences for aging adults with developmental disabilities. You will work in a small homelike environment with 10–12 beds. Come work with us! 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. Will respect each individual’s home, belongings, and Agency property.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
A valid driver’s license with driving record that meets insurability guidelines to operate Agency-owned vehicles.