DS Residential Relief Counselor

Essential Functions of the Position

• Implements program activities which will foster the consumers' growth, address treatment plan goals, and help them use developed skills.
• Follows shift log assignments and completes all shift duties.
• Teaches daily living skills such as safety rules, travel training, banking, cooking, shopping, budgeting, hygiene, and care of personal space and belongings.
• Provides supportive counseling to the consumers around daily, personal, and social issues.
• Maintains programmatic documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Affords assistance with medication management and administers medications as needed.
• Provides as needed crisis prevention and intervention.
• Completes household cleaning as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Understanding of the psychiatric, physical, social, emotional and educational needs of adults with mental illness.
• Ability to work effectively with adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in a manner that supports their stability, empowerment, growth, and recovery.
• Sensitivity to the needs of adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other providers and neighbors.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (must obtain within a month of starting)
• Prevent Training (must obtain within a month of starting)
• Must stay up to date on company online training
• Must be available to attend required meetings and training

Pay Range

$16.58/hour - $18.20/hour