Residential Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Reading and writing in English.
• Six months of full-time paid or volunteer experience, or one year of part-time experience, in human services; alternatively, enrollment in an undergraduate or higher-degree program in a human services field.
• GED or high school diploma, or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• CPR and First Aid (SFA) certification; candidates without certification must obtain it within 60 days of hire to retain employment.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration; candidates without Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification must obtain it within six months of hire to retain employment. Recertification is required every two years.
• Safety Care certification is required at some programs; where required, certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire to retain employment.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and provide emergency physical intervention as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and one year of driving experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Follow the program model, including clinical, programmatic, and quality protocols, meetings, trainings, data collection, and community relationships as required.
• Use sound clinical judgment to observe, support, provide resources to, and communicate about individuals.
• Teach and reinforce activities of daily living, including medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, and safety.
• Develop and implement program activities that reinforce and develop skills, including using teachable moments.
• Follow and implement safety procedures, including crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention as needed.
• Accompany individuals to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities using public transportation or an agency vehicle.
• Maintain programmatic documentation.
• Perform household and property maintenance to support the general upkeep of the residence.
• Provide assigned specialized training and instruction to individuals and coworkers, such as in medication administration, human rights, van, safety, or activities coordination.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.