Residential Counselor

CARELINK COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES•Norristown, PA

3d•$17 - $18

About The Position

This role supports individuals receiving services by assisting with daily living activities and fostering recovery, wellness, and self-determination. Key responsibilities include implementing and documenting person-centered activities, promoting community integration, and encouraging independence. Additionally, the position contributes to maintaining a safe and welcoming service environment. All duties align with the agency’s mission, values, and goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
Ability to exercise judgment
Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required.
Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities.
Ability to work independently required.
Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks required.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to prepare meals, perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties required.
Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of participant required.
Ability and willingness to drive agency vehicles are required
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Life Experience: Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Field of study: Human Services or related field
Work Experience (preferred): 1 to 2 years
CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred
Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual’s preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
Assess, teach, evaluate, and supervise individual’s skills in the areas of daily living, meal planning, housekeeping, career needs, and social, recreational, and community activities.
Complete written documentation daily that reflects the individual’s recovery and progress on their goals as well as staff interventions.
Assist and oversee individuals with medication regimen including PRN medications.
Consistently engages in productive/therapeutic activities.
Encourage and support individuals in developing positive relationships with family and significant others.
Assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and/or direct assistance with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of their individual rooms and their residence.
Assist or prepare various foods for individual meals as required.
Ensure individuals participate in appropriate daily activities that promote recovery.
Use person centered language (non-judgmental or negative) in written documentation.
Communicating with individuals using language that promotes respect, acceptance and hope for their recovery
Work creatively with people in recovery with respect to their cultural heritage or cultural identification, age, disability, religious or spiritual identification.
Actively provides opportunities and support to the individual in finding and expressing spiritual growth/well-being.
Monitor, assess and report everyone’s need for additional or replacement clothing or personal items and notify Program Supervisor
Educate, discuss, and encourage residents to address their daily and long-term physical health.
Assist individuals who are on smoking precautions to maintain safety
Encourage and assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and/or direct assistance to engage in appropriate personal hygiene activities including but not limited to getting dressed, tooth brushing, showering, toileting, etc.
Review emergency procedures with individuals on a regular basis.
Assist and supervise individuals in the planning, initiation and participation of social and recreational activities based on their interests.
Support individuals in accessing the community through use of agency or public transportation.
Provide the individual with opportunities and support to access the community resources in achieving their goals