Residential Counselor - PRN - As needed

Wellspan Health • Lancaster, PA

116d

About The Position

The position provides structure and support for LADV residents within program guidelines, exercising leadership during shifts for specific LADV programs. The role involves direct care for residents, implementing treatment interventions, and ensuring safety and security in a manner consistent with ethical and legal guidelines. Responsibilities include completing documentation, guiding other staff, and assisting in the management of the milieu for the LADV program. The position also requires overseeing staff functioning, implementing safety guidelines, and providing medication assistance to residents. Additionally, the role involves planning and running therapeutic and recreational activities, maintaining positive relationships with staff and the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Human Services or Nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework related to nursing or human services.
• Knowledge and experience in providing structure and support.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish rapport with residents.
• Analytical skills to evaluate communication and document changes in resident behavior.
• Knowledge and ability in the care and handling of adults.
• Ability to learn and implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care for LADV residents under the guidance of Treatment Plans.
• Teaches and supervises daily living skills.
• Supervises off-site activities and encourages resident involvement.
• Intervenes to promote milieu safety and security.
• Implements treatment interventions according to individualized needs.
• Completes progress notes, shift summaries, and other essential documentation.
• Guides other RC staff and helps program leadership implement programming.
• Assists in the operation and management of the milieu for a specific LADV program.
• Orients new RC staff to LADV.
• Assists in delegating resident assignments and activities.
• Ensures all tasks for a given shift are completed and documented.
• Assigns specific RC staff to implement groups and activities.
• Develops and selects curriculum for therapeutic groups and activities.
• Coordinates primary RC staff assignments for particular residents.
• Oversees functioning of RC staff and monitors behavioral interventions.
• Reports job performance issues to Program Manager or Program Director.
• Modifies daily resident schedule as needed.
• Collaborates with on-duty staff to manage resident behavioral crises.
• Provides medication assistance to residents.
• Plans and runs therapeutic and recreational activities and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED