Residential Counselor - Part Time
About The Position
Riverside Community Care is hiring a part-time Residential Counselor to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. The role combines support, supervision, coaching, and companionship to help residents maintain their health and safety, develop independence and self-determination, build relationships, and participate in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities aligned with their goals and interests. Staff support residents with respect for each person's uniqueness and encourage them to recognize their strengths and pursue their hopes and dreams. Residences are neighborhood homes, typically shared by three to five residents, with private bedrooms and shared living spaces. Staff provide ongoing guidance and support, with staffing schedules tailored to residents' needs and employees available around the clock. The schedule for this position is Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., for 36 hours per week. Pay is $20.60 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to assist in lifting an adult person.
Responsibilities
- Support residents in maintaining their physical and emotional health and living safely in the community.
- Help residents foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
- Coach residents in developing and practicing skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination.
- Support residents' participation in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect their goals and interests.
- Provide supervision, companionship, ongoing guidance, and support in the residence.
- Encourage residents to identify their strengths, explore opportunities, and pursue their hopes and dreams.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Twelve paid holidays
- Vacation time that accrues separately and increases with tenure
- Personal time
- Sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting events, and entertainment events
- 10% discount on a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the YMCA joiner's fee
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
