Residential Counselor (16 Hours) - Stevens Street
About The Position
Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Its residential programs provide safe, nurturing homes that address individuals’ needs and preferences and encourage active participation in community life. The Residential Counselor supports people diagnosed with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in a group living environment, providing evidence-based treatment and care, guidance, and support with activities of daily living. The counselor implements procedures that protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being and supports healthy, productive, independent lives. Counselors advocate for the people they serve and promote community integration. This position also helps develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans and leads their daily implementation. Counselors help individuals access or receive transportation, complete required documentation, and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in a group living environment.
- Provide evidence-based treatment and care, guidance, and support with activities of daily living.
- Implement procedures that ensure individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
- Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and take a lead role in implementing plans day to day.
- Help individuals access and/or provide transportation.
- Review and complete required documentation.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
- Advocate for individuals served and support their community integration.
Benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Generous paid time off: 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
- Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Life insurance, 100% employer-paid.
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Individual and group supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
