Residential Counselor

Job Summary: 

To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• None 

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 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• 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 

Required Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• PABC (physical restraints) 

• CPR/First Aid 

• MAP 

• DDS Licensing and Certification required training  

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• 1 year of residential experience 

Travel requirements: 

• Heavy Travel - once or more a week 

Other duties