Residential Counselor (Hunter's Chase)

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS), Chesterfield County’s provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults, is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Residential Program. The program supports individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible, with 24-hour staff support. The role provides direct assistance, supportive counseling, and skills training to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential facility. Residential Counselors may work in group homes, supported living, in-home settings, family homes, and other settings. The position works in a supported living program to promote individual choice, inclusion, decision-making, and self-directed services. It supports adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and co-occurring mental illness and/or physical disabilities. The counselor assists with activities of daily living and community participation, implements individualized plans, documents service delivery, and helps maintain safe and healthy living environments. The role also participates in an on-call rotation and performs other work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as psychology, sociology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field; one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Working knowledge of the nature of intellectual disabilities and the role of residential support services.
Ability to supervise consumers in a residential setting and develop and implement individualized service plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a personal computer, related software, and other standard office equipment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record. Driving records must meet the stated Virginia DMV point and violation limits; applicants with out-of-state records must obtain and present a record at interview that reflects at least three years of history and is dated within 30 days of the interview.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing because the position is considered Safety Sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Medication Administration certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Experience using an electronic health record.
Working knowledge of person-centered principles.
Time management skills.
Ability to write detailed and comprehensive progress notes.

Responsibilities

Work in a supported living program to support choices, inclusion, decision-making, and self-directed services.
Provide direct supports and teaching to adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and co-occurring mental illness and/or physical disabilities.
Assist with activities of daily living, including cooking, feeding, bathing, medication administration, transportation, medical interventions, community integration and inclusion, socialization and recreational activities, and money management in a group home setting.
Monitor consumer files to ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
Maintain facility inspection records, vehicle maintenance records, and reports.
Implement treatment plans, health and safety plans, and behavioral plans.
Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure adequate coverage and emergency assistance.
Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean living environment for individuals.
Implement, monitor, and document individual service delivery.
Prepare and maintain casework and related documentation in an electronic health record, including Medicaid Waiver documentation and progress notes, as required for service delivery.
Perform other work as required.