Residential Counselor (FT)
About The Position
Job Summary: To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings. Schedule: TBD Essential Duties/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 HIPAA, Confidentiality and Cyber Security. Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as needed to ensure safety
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 HIPAA, Confidentiality and Cyber Security.
- Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as needed to ensure safety
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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
