Lead Counselor, Certified Day Habilitation

Overview

Lead Counselor, Certified Day Habilitation at Opengate, Inc. Join to apply for the Lead Counselor, Certified Day Habilitation role. Base pay range : $21.00 / hr - $23.00 / hr. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting Day Habilitation Managers, supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and helping maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe living environment.

Base pay

$21.00 / hr - $23.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to DSPs and assist in the daily operations of the residence, including meal prep, housekeeping, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, offering guidance and coaching to staff based on Opengate's best practices, Core Competencies, and NASDP code of ethics.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of residents, addressing behavioral concerns and maintaining accurate records (e.g., data collection, medical events).
• Assist with managing SSI funds, personal shopping, and recreational activities for the people we support.
• Coordinate and monitor leisure activities, ensuring they align with the residents' interests and needs.
• Report maintenance issues, oversee petty cash management, and ensure all documentation (AOL skills, food / supply requests) is accurate and timely.
• Facilitate community inclusion activities and manage related documentation.
• Assist with the coordination of medical appointments and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Participate in on-site rotations and support relief coverage as required.
• Act as a liaison between staff, residents, and visitors, ensuring courteous and professional communication.
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and required trainings.

Qualifications

Why work for us?

Salary

$21.00 - $23.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes. In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.

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