Residential Counselor

Community Resources for JusticeNorwood, MA
10h

About The Position

To support individuals in attaining thehighest quality of life while maintaining theirsafety across all settings.

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool
  • Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion
  • Able to work in a team setting
  • Able to stay awake and alert while on shift, at all times
  • Flexibility: May be requiredto work at different locationsand shifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintainingcontracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends
  • Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations
  • Able to act appropriately in the event of anemergency
  • Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.) copy, scan andfax
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • PABC (physical restraints)
  • CPR/First Aid
  • MAP
  • DDS Licensing and Certification required training

Nice To Haves

  • 1 year of residential experience

Responsibilities

  • Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
  • Report any significant issues using the on-call hierarchy
  • Implements and follows individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans
  • Implements and follows EO509 Dining Guidelines
  • Participated in and completed Licensing and Certification paperwork which includes but notlimited to Daily Planners. Monthly Menus, House Meetings, Budgeting, Medical Appointments, etc.
  • Follows and Implements individuals’ daily schedules
  • Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching
  • Maintain appropriateand professional boundaries with the individuals
  • Involving individuals in social and vocational opportunities
  • Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives
  • Promote a high quality of living for the individuals which includes but not limitedto assisting withshowers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc.
  • Able to support and accompany individuals in the community including but not limited to religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, support groups, etc.
  • Record accurate andquality data on each individual throughoutthe shift using iCentrix
  • Provides supervision of the individuals and ensures their safety in the residence and community
  • Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping which includes but not limited to shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliance, etc.
  • Provide Transportation; whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals including following the GPS Guidelines
  • Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety
  • Conduct physical restraints as needed.
  • Must be able to maintain HIPAA, Confidentiality andCyber Security.
  • Extended standing, sitting, running andlifting as needed to ensure safety
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