Residential Counselor

People Encouraging People•Baltimore, MD

19d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Residential Counselor provides daily support and guidance to intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program, helping them develop independent living skills. Services and specific assignments are flexible based on clients’ needs. The role includes creating a supportive home environment, assisting residents with daily household and personal care activities, coordinating social activities, providing transportation, responding to crises, and monitoring and documenting residents’ needs and progress.

Responsibilities

Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
Instruct, supervise, and participate with residents in household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, and grocery shopping.
Help residents develop daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in residential social activities.
Transport residents to and from the PEP center, social activities, appointments, and community locations as required.
Provide crisis intervention, emergency counseling, and assistance; notify the supervisor or on-call person of clinical crises and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
Communicate and document residents’ activities and behaviors in reports and records as assigned.
Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance needs.
Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over- or under-medication to the supervisor.
Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.