Residential Counselor

Job Description

People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people in Baltimore who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.

Positions are available Full-Time Day and Full-Time evening in our RRP program and Part Time (weekends) in our TAY program. Please clarify your preference.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
• Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
• Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.
• Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
• Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.
• Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.
• Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over / under medication to the supervisor.
• Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide assistance in independent living skills

Monitor and document client medication

Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports

Client safety

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education : AA(preferably n Human Services) with at least 1-year experience

BA (preferably in Psychology or Human Services)

OJT : At least one month training required

Job Requirements :

All counselors must have a clean driving record

All counselors must have a criminal background check

COMMENTS

Counselors working the night shift are required to remain awake and available during their shift.