Residential Counselor

People Encouraging People•Baltimore, MD

8h•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Residential Counselor provides daily support and guidance to intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program, helping them develop independent living skills. Services and specific assignments are flexible and based on clients’ needs. The role supports chronically mentally ill clients in maintaining a supportive home environment and addresses their daily living, social, environmental, health care, and personal hygiene needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in PEP’s housing program.
Instruct, supervise, and participate with residents in household tasks, including cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, and grocery shopping.
Assist residents in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting their social, environmental, and health care needs.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in residential social activities.
Transport residents to and from the PEP center, social activities, appointments, and community locations as required.
Provide crisis intervention, emergency counseling, and assistance; notify a supervisor or on-call person about clinical crises and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
Communicate and document residents’ activities and behaviors in reports and records as assigned.
Periodically inspect housing units and report needed repairs and maintenance.
Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over- or under-medication to the supervisor.
Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.