Day Program Counselor

About the role

Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do! We empower individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives through comprehensive support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engagement and support to adults with IDD in program activities and community integration.
• Aid in personal care needs such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, and grooming.
• Foster social skills, independence, and meaningful community participation through structured activities.
• Lead and facilitate group activities and individualized skill-building experiences aligned with each participant’s interests and goals.
• Support vocational exploration, community outings, hobbies, or leisure activities as part of a meaningful day agenda.
• Help participants pursue employment-related activities such as pre-employment training and job coaching.
• Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and daily logs for each participant.
• Report observations on behavior, participation, goals, progress, and any changes in needs.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and updates of individual person-centered plans (PCP) as needed.
• Provide or oversee safe transport to off-site activities, appointments, and community outings when required by the program.
• Ensure participant safety in community settings, monitor behavior, and follow risk management practices.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote participant self-determination, choice, and dignity, using person-centered practices.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development to improve service delivery.

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.
• Ability to work individually as well as within a team.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with “high-risk” consumers who have development or intellectual disabilities as well as mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Training in CPR/First Aid, Medication administration training if applicable.
• DDA core trainings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity, and ability to adapt activities to individual needs.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
• Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.