Residential Counselor I -Middleboro/Taunton

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•Taunton, MA

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About The Position

Bay Cove Human Services is hiring a Residential Counselor I to provide direct care to adults with developmental disabilities. The role promotes independent and community living skills and improves quality of life through individualized, compassionate support. Positions are available in Taunton, East Taunton, and Middleboro.

Requirements

Reading and writing in English.
Six months of full-time paid or volunteer experience, or one year of part-time experience, in human services; alternatively, enrollment in an undergraduate or higher-degree program in a human services field.
GED or high school diploma, or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
CPR and First Aid (SFA) certification; candidates without certification must obtain it within 60 days of hire to retain employment.
Department of Public Health certification in medication administration; candidates without Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification must obtain it within six months of hire to retain employment. Recertification is required every two years.
Safety Care certification is required at some programs; where required, certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire to retain employment.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and provide emergency physical intervention as needed.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and one year of driving experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

Follow the program model, including clinical, programmatic, and quality protocols, meetings, trainings, data collection, and community relationships as required.
Use sound clinical judgment to observe, support, provide resources to, and communicate about individuals.
Teach and reinforce activities of daily living, including medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, and safety.
Develop and implement program activities that reinforce and develop skills, including using teachable moments.
Follow and implement safety procedures, including crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention as needed.
Accompany individuals to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities using public transportation or an agency vehicle.
Maintain programmatic documentation.
Perform household and property maintenance to support the general upkeep of the residence.
Provide assigned specialized training and instruction to individuals and coworkers, such as in medication administration, human rights, van, safety, or activities coordination.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.