Overview
Residential Counselor (Cowell) at Lifeworks
Join Lifeworks to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunities to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role offers a meaningful career with a purpose and a focus on work / life balance and supportive homes.
The Role
As an Assistant Teacher / Counselor at Lifeworks, you will provide direct supports to the people we serve, teach and provide activities of daily living, and help individuals be an inclusive part of their community. You will be based in a Lifeworks home and may receive a staff retention bonus upon joining.
Responsibilities
- Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
- Assist with hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, helping with meal times, and related activities.
- Ensure residential environments are safe and secure for individuals.
- Provide education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals in areas such as functional academics, domestic skills, health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management.
- Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in collaboration with residential staff and directors.
- Provide transportation to individuals as necessary.
- Communicate with significant others (family, guardians, funding sources, advocates, etc.) to facilitate consistent programming and support.
- Perform case management duties including maintenance of confidential files, documentation, and attending meetings as necessary.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with an exceptional team to plan and engage in activities.Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in their community.Provide support through case management, life skills coaching, and advocacy.Qualifications
Driver's License and personal vehicle (Preferred).Bachelor's degree, 2 years associate degree, or 5 years related work experience (Required).Benefits
403(b) matchingExcellent salary$2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months of employmentHealth Insurance with 2 plan choices and 75% employer contributionDental, Vision, and Short-Term disability insurance available4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in first yearLong-Term Disability and Life Insurance providedRetirement planTution reimbursementEmployee assistance programFlexible spending account11 paid holidaysFor more job opportunities or to learn more about Lifeworks, visit www.lifeworksarc.org
Job Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Health Care ProviderIndustries : Civic and Social OrganizationsJ-18808-Ljbffr