Residential Counselor (680)

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose.

About the role

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Assists with all hands-on direct care which includes but is not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance.
• Ensures that residential environments are safe and secure and where individuals are free from harm.
• Provides education, training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP (Individual Service Plan) goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills, health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management.
• Develops, writes, and presents annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in consultation with other residential staff and directors.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicates with persons significant to the individual served (e.g., family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers) to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
• Performs case management duties including maintenance of individual confidential files, ensuring cases are reviewed, documentation of activities, and training.
• Attends regular meetings as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• A Bachelor's degree or an associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or a high school diploma and five years of related work experience in Human Services.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC, and driving background checks.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid MAP certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Pay

$50,523 per year.

Schedule

Wednesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.