Residential Counselor (FT)

Community Resources for Justice • Templeton, MA

15d

About The Position

To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety 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 required to work at different locations and shifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintaining contracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends
• Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations
• Able to act appropriately in the event of an emergency
• Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.) copy, scan and fax
• 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 not limited 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 appropriate and 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 limited to assisting with showers, 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 and quality data on each individual throughout the shift using ICentrixs
• 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, Confidentiality and Cyber Security.
• Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as needed to ensure safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees