Residential Counselor/Direct Support Professional Monday - Friday 3 PM - 11 PM

Inspired Options • Columbia, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the House Manager (or Residential Program Manager), the position assists with providing direct care and supports to the participants that agency supports in our residential group homes in a ratio of 1:1 up to 1:3 in the home, in the community, and employment environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid, CMT and Driver's license and required.
• Microsoft Excel and Word skills, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task are necessary.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Applicants to complete a background check and drug screen once offered a position.

Nice To Haves

• Digital Literacy
• Client Focused
• Value Based Thinking
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Solution Based Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Facilitation/Conflict Management

Responsibilities

• Work with residents, assisting them with the activities of daily living: teaching money management, housekeeping, cooking, personal care and hygiene, socialization with roommates and persons in the community, and appropriate use of leisure time.
• Develop and maintain warm, clean, and safe home environment which is conducive to optimal development of the resident.
• Implement the individual activity schedule of the resident.
• Document all activities on the weekly activity schedule.
• Participate in the development of, and implementation of the participant’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
• Document any changes to the resident's program in the approved PCP prior to implementation.
• Work with the Residential House Manager to account for the individual funds of the resident.
• Teach money management techniques to residents who experience difficulties managing their personal funds.
• Adheres to the mandatory use of iCM system to access, send email and access and report health information, data and incidents for individuals supported in Inspired Options Inc. program.

Benefits

• DDA-mandated training and required certifications are provided once hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED