Residential Counselor (In Home Program)

Chesterfield County, VA • Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a Residential Counselor in providing direct assistance, support/supportive counseling and skills training to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential facility. Our Residential Counselors are dedicated and compassionate and work in group homes, supported living, in-home, homes of families, and other settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as psychology, sociology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field; one year of experience in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of the nature of intellectual disabilities and the role of residential support services.
• Ability to supervise and provide direct care to consumers in a residential setting
• Ability to develop and implement individualized service plans
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience working with individuals with development disabilities preferred.
• Medication Administration certification preferred.
• Experience using an electronic health record preferred.
• Experience writing individualized service plans preferred.
• Ability to write detailed and comprehensive progress notes preferred
• Working knowledge of person-centered principles preferred.
• Time management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supports and teaching to adults with developmental disabilities, autism, co-occurring mental illness, and/or physical disabilities to include but not limited to cooking, feeding, bathing, medication administration, transportation, medical interventions, community integration and inclusion, socialization and recreational activities, and money management
• Monitors maintenance of consumer files to ensure compliance with agency, state and federal requirements
• Maintains facility inspections, vehicle maintenance records and reports
• Implements treatment plans, health and safety plans, and behavioral plans
• Participates in an on-call rotation to ensure adequate coverage and assistance in cases of emergency
• Maintains a healthy, safe, and clean living environment for individuals
• Implements, monitors, and documents individual service delivery; prepares and maintains casework and related documentation using an electronic health record (e.g. Medicaid Waiver documentation, progress notes) as requiredin the delivery of services
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees