Residential Counselor

Charles River Center•Bogueloosa, AL

3d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor develops and implements Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and provides direct care, training, supervision, and support to residents in a group home. The role supports residents with personal care and daily living activities, behavior plans and medical protocols, and vocational and community-based activities. All positions require physical assistance, including lifting, transfers, and emergency restraint. The counselor supports residents’ medical, dental, and personal care; social and communication skills; meal preparation and household management; travel training and financial management; and religious practice when desired. The role also includes transporting residents, maintaining resident dignity and rights, supporting advocacy and human-rights training, and completing documentation and financial records in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements. Counselors obtain state certification in medication administration within the first six months and follow applicable DDS and CRC regulations. Awake Overnight Counselors additionally provide personal care and health monitoring while remaining awake and alert, perform assigned housekeeping, and provide emergency coverage when necessary. Emergency coverage must not exceed 70 hours per week without approval.

Requirements

GED or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and write reports and safety guidelines.
Fluency in English and effective verbal communication with residents, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions and use problem-solving skills in daily responsibilities.
Ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodation.
Consent to a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information from agencies such as DPPC and DDS.
Complete First Aid/CPR training within the first month of employment.
Obtain a DDS Medication Administration Certificate and Safety Care/Legal Certificate within the first six months.
Complete DPPC, Fire Safety, Human Rights, and Universal Precautions certification upon hire.
Complete New Hire Orientation, including the CORE Curriculum, within the first three months.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch; frequently use hands and reach; and lift and maneuver up to 100 pounds, with assistance provided when possible. Lift up to 30 pounds from floor to waist and 10–15 pounds from waist to overhead.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and supervision relating to residents’ medical, dental, and personal care.
Support residents with social and communication skills, meal preparation, household management, travel training, financial management, and religious practice if desired.
Develop, implement, and review Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and track residents’ progress.
Assist residents in following housing rules established by residents, landlords, or Housing Authorities in accordance with applicable regulations.
Transport residents to activities and medical appointments.
Use Positive Behavioral Supports to promote resident well-being.
Maintain resident dignity and rights in accordance with policies, and assist with advocacy and human-rights training.
Complete required documentation and reporting in a timely manner according to agency policies.
Lead weekly house meetings covering recreation and meal planning, house rules and general concerns, and resident successes.
Maintain financial records for residents and program funds in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
Obtain and maintain state certification in medication administration within the first six months.
Follow DDS and CRC regulations concerning behavior management, emergency interventions, and work policy.
For awake overnight assignments, provide personal care and health monitoring while awake and alert, perform assigned housekeeping, and provide emergency coverage when necessary, not exceeding 70 hours per week without approval.