Residential Counselor

Vinfen • Enfield, CT

87d • $21 - $21

About The Position

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MED), implementing treatment plans. Assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MED certified within 150 days of employment.(Training Provided)
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
• Provides training and support to persons served. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores and other related areas.
• Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
• Assists residents with community-based support and resource services.
• Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life. This includes holiday and birthday parties, celebrations, outings, community travel, church activities, decorating, shopping and other related activities.
• Provides transportation, as necessary.
• Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor residents’ funds, as needed.
• Maintains records for persons served.

Benefits

• Pay Range: USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees