Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (653)

About the role

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are seeking an Awake Overnight Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals in one of our Residential Programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, and meal-time assistance.
• Collaborate with an exceptional team to plan and engage in the advocacy and support of our individuals.
• Promote optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Provide support through case management, mobility and transfer assistance, incontinence care, meal preparation and facilitation, organization and maintenance throughout the home, and life skills coaching.
• Communicate and collaborate with persons significant to individuals.
• Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in their communities.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• High School Diploma, related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve

Benefits

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account