Community Development Counselor

About the role

Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do! We empower individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning daily meaningful day activities
• Counsels clients in identifying and resolving social or other problems
• Compiles records of daily activities of clients
• Writes and submits incident reports as needed
• Maintains client records
• Supervises group-sponsored trips and social functions
• Escorts individuals on trips outside establishment for recreational activities
• Transports individual in personal vehicle
• Maintains compliance with COMAR, MHP and company regulations
• Implements Individualized Plan goals and outcomes
• Updates client goals, contact notes accurately and in a timely manner; completes all required documentation to maintain accuracy of client records
• Accompanies or transports consumers in the assigned program to and from day program and to all activities including work; modifies day program activities to accommodate consumer’s needs; and monitors consumer’s progress toward goals
• Depending on assignment, monitors, corrects, and instructs consumer’s behavior, de-escalates anger and frustration, assists consumer in conflict resolution from harming self or others; keeps consumer attention focused on activities or work duties
• Maintains daily communication with house staff, usually through written progress reports; and meets with staff one time per week; maintains consumer’s chart
• Models appropriate behavior for consumer; demonstrates and discusses behavior, reactions, and feelings to assist consumer in proper work and/or social behavior
• Depending on assignment may supervise consumer at a job site on Rock Creek contracts or outside premises; instructs and encourages consumer
• Aids consumer in planning and adapting materials and activities to enhance their day; ensures consumer’s safety and to ensure least restrictive environment and maximum participation
• Participates in department staff meetings; provides information regarding consumer
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Checks work email at the beginning and end of each shift
• Participates in and successfully completes all required trainings

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Proof of car insurance
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities
• Able to work individually as well as within a team
• Able to multi-task
• Able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as development or intellectual disabilities as well as physical
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

Benefits

• Routine schedule: M-F, 8:00AM to 4:00PM
• Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 - $20.75
• Robust Retirement Plan – 403(b) with company match to support your future
• Comprehensive health coverage that cares – medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Continuous development programs and career advancement opportunities
• Culture of purpose – a welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong
• Tuition reimbursement – invest in your education, and we’ll support you
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Exclusive discounts – enjoy deals through FunEx and more
• Comprehensive insurance – life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
• Wellness perks – annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards – through our Awardco platform and referral program
• Disability coverage
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
• Pet insurance for your furry family
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
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