Residential Counselor - Sunny Hill Road
About The Position
The Residential Counselor supports individuals in achieving greater independence and quality of life through direct care, guidance, and skill-building in residential and community-based settings. The role assists with daily living activities, community participation, and personal goals while helping maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. Residential Counselors advocate for the people they support and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships. The position includes assisting with individualized, person-centered service and support plans and implementing them; supporting daily living, skill development, and personal goals; helping individuals access transportation and community resources; and facilitating activities that foster community inclusion, relationships, personal growth, and valued social roles. The Counselor also maintains the environment and completes required documentation accurately and promptly. Open Sky provides person-centered, compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized services. The organization describes itself as trauma-informed and committed to inclusion, diversity, racial equity, justice, continuous learning, and a supportive work culture.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing individualized, person-centered service and support plans and actively participate in their implementation.
- Provide support with daily living activities, skill development, and personal goal achievement.
- Assist individuals with accessing transportation and community resources as needed.
- Implement activities that promote community inclusion, relationship building, personal growth, and the development of valued social roles.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.
- Review, complete, and maintain required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Advocate for individuals and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships.
Benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities, with individual and group supervision.
- Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
- Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Life insurance paid 100% by the employer.
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
