Residential Counselor Full-Time
About The Position
Join our team to expand your interpersonal, communication, teamwork and client-centered service skills! Be a part of a company committed to making a positive impact in people’s lives. Comprehensive Mental Health Systems, Inc. (CMHS, Inc.) is a human services agency seeking caring and motivated employees to provide community based residential supports for individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and brain injuries. Full-Time (30 Hours or more) available now! The role of a Direct Support Professional at CMHS includes the opportunity to: • Participate as an active, positive member of the CMHS team • Ability to provide support services in the home and community for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, brain injuries and various medical/clinical conditions. • Promote wellness related activities in the home and the community • Assist individuals with all activities of daily living as needed and indicated by providing total care & physical assistance to individuals who require this support. • Understand, follow and adhere to company and worksite policy and procedure, related documentation and medical/clinical protocols • Actively participate in the implementation of individual service plans • Promote and ensure each individual home offers safety and rest that allows each person to have choice, control and feel at ease
Requirements
- All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (documentation required)
- Valid driver’s license
- Personal vehicle available on site to transport clients at any time
- Must pass an acceptable DPPC Registry screening, criminal history review (CORI), National Background check, Sex Offender (SORI), RMV screen and drug screening
Responsibilities
- Participate as an active, positive member of the CMHS team
- Ability to provide support services in the home and community for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, brain injuries and various medical/clinical conditions.
- Promote wellness related activities in the home and the community
- Assist individuals with all activities of daily living as needed and indicated by providing total care & physical assistance to individuals who require this support.
- Understand, follow and adhere to company and worksite policy and procedure, related documentation and medical/clinical protocols
- Actively participate in the implementation of individual service plans
- Promote and ensure each individual home offers safety and rest that allows each person to have choice, control and feel at ease
Benefits
- Pay increase after 1 year and increases commensurate with length of time with company
- Vacation and sick/personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
