Residential Counselor

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Job Summary

This position is responsible to assist individuals participating in services in activities of daily living by implementing, supporting, and documenting activities that promote recovery, wellness and self-determination. This position is responsible for supporting community integration. The goal of this position is to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service. The position is also responsible for the care and upkeep of the service location. The essential functions are established based upon the agency mission, values, and goals

Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible to assist individuals participating in services in activities of daily living by implementing, supporting, and documenting activities that promote recovery, wellness and self-determination. This position is responsible for supporting community integration. The goal of this position is to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service. The position is also responsible for the care and upkeep of the service location. The essential functions are established based upon the agency mission, values, and goals

Pay Rate : $16.25 an hour

Available Shifts

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7am- 3pm

1st shift Friday through Monday 7am-3pm

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development and implementation of service / recovery plans reflecting the individual's preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
• Assess, teach, evaluate, and supervise individual's skills in the areas of daily living, meal planning,housekeeping, career needs, and social, recreational, and community activities.
• Complete written documentation daily that reflects the individual's recovery and progress on their goals as well as staff interventions.
• Assist and oversee individuals with medication regimen including PRN medications.
• Consistently engages in productive / therapeutic activities.
• Encourage and support individuals in developing positive relationships with family and significant others.
• Assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and / or direct assistance with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of their individual rooms and their residence.
• Assist or prepare various foods for individual meals as required.
• Ensure that any / all dietary considerations are followed. Food shopping must be completed and dietary preferences / concerns will need to be considered.
• Locate and access community medical resources for individual needs as applicable and as instructed.
• Take regular responsibility in shift activities, including but not limited to site trash removal, changing linens, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning common areas, which include but are not limited to the living room, kitchen, foyer, dining area, and hallways.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including assisting with maintenance of the kitchen, common areas, linen closets, medication storage areas, and staff office.
• Use appropriate communication channels.
• Respond appropriately to safety / emergency situations.
• Drive agency vehicles in a safe manner following the applicable traffic laws for purposes of supporting individuals and / or the program.
• Provide consistent and positive feedback to participantsin relation to the progress made on their goals.
• Provide individuals with opportunities to make informed decisions and support them in their decisions.
• Actively uphold and advocate for individuals' rights.
• Use knowledge of basic recovery principles and methods of rehabilitation in the performance of your job.
• Ensure individuals participate in appropriate daily activities that promote recovery.
• Use person centered language (non-judgmental or negative) in written documentation.
• Communicate with individuals using language that promotes respect, acceptance and hope for their recovery
• Work creatively with people in recovery with respect to their cultural heritage or cultural identification, age, disability, religious or spiritual identification.
• Actively provides opportunities and support to the individual in finding and expressing spiritual growth / well-being.
• Monitor, assess and report each individual's need for additional or replacement clothing or personal items and notify Program Supervisor.
• Educate, discuss, and encourage residents to address their daily and long-term physical health.
• Assist individuals who are on smoking precautions to maintain safety.
• Encourage and assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and / or direct assistance to engage in appropriate personal hygiene activities including but not limited to getting dressed, tooth brushing, showering, toileting, etc.
• Review emergency procedures with individuals on a regular basis.
• Assist and supervise individuals in the planning, initiation and participation of social and recreational activities based on their interests.
• Support individuals in accessing the community through use of agency or public transportation.
• Provide the individual with opportunities and supports to access the community resources in achieving their goals

Other Functions

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education : High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree

Field of study : Human Services or related field

Work Experience (preferred) : 1 to 2 years

Life Experience : Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required : Valid Driver's License, CPRP / RPRP Certification is preferred, Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements R arely O ccasionally F requently C onstantly

NOTE : At the discretion of the Personnel Officer and COO, additional related experience and / or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care

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