5688 - Residential Counselor

Job Summary:

To support individuals in attainingthe highest quality of life while maintainingtheir safety across all settings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None EssentialDuties/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 notlimited 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 appropriateand 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 notlimited to assistingwith 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 accurateand quality data on each individualthroughout 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 maintainHIPAA, Confidentialityand Cyber Security. Extended standing, sitting, runningand lifting as needed to ensure safety

RequiredSkills/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 requiredto work at different locationsand shifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintainingcontracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations Able to act appropriately in the event ofan emergency Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc) copy, scanand 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

PreferredEducation and Experience:

1 year of residential experience Travel requirements: Heavy Travel - once or more a week Other duties Please notethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without noticebased on business needs.