Residential Counselor FT (67199)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas•Lanham, MD

5d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services. This Residential Counselor position, reporting to the group homes' Residential Coordinator and under the clinical supervision of the Rehabilitation Director, is responsible for providing direct services that promote client participation in community activities and develop skills for independent living. The role involves assessing client rehabilitation needs, developing and implementing individual rehabilitation plans, and providing crisis services. The counselor will also drive and transport clients, ensure clients develop skills for a safe residential environment, and document service delivery. Additionally, there are opportunities to provide basic health teaching in areas such as nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, and injury/illness prevention.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least two years of experience working in a mental health residential setting and/or social service related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast healthcare environment
Experience with Microsoft Suite (Power-point, Excel, Word etc.)

Nice To Haves

Some related post high school education.
CNA license with at least 1 year experience providing rehabilitative services or working with persons with chronic mental illness is preferred.
Bilingual in any language a plus.

Responsibilities

Participates in the assessment of clients' rehabilitative service needs and, in the development, implementation and monitoring of the individual's rehabilitation plan.
Coordinates activities and delivers rehabilitation and support services which address individual client goals and objectives contained within the client's rehabilitation plan which are directed toward the development or restoration of independent living skills.
Provides basic supervision in home-like environments for individuals with varying levels of mental illness.
Coordinates activities which promote community integration.
Communicates with program staff regarding client progress.
Documents service delivery and prepares daily billing statements as directed.
As needed, and when privileged, monitors client self-administration of prescribed medication, provides for safe storage of medications and monitors client reaction to medication, taking appropriate action when necessary.
As needed, and when privileged, provides basic health teaching in areas including nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, prevention of injury and illness at home and in the community, and the prevention of communicable disease; including the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and blood borne pathogens including, HIV/AIDS.
Ensures assigned vehicles are maintained appropriately.
Collects and records data as required.
Monitor resident and program documentation.
Participates in discharge planning and the provision of follow-along services when appropriate.
Attends staff meetings, training, house and program meetings as required.
Ensures client and program compliance with VOAC policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining homes inspection ready and reporting problems to the Residential Coordinator.
Performs other duties as assigned.