Residential Counselor

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and evaluations of individual service plans and monitors plan objectives.
• Writes progress notes on service plans on a monthly basis or more often as needed.
• Trains and assists residents in the activities of daily living.
• Monitors medication.
• Accompanies residents and provides needed transportation for recreational and social activities.
• Provides counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management services.
• Assists in day-to-day management of the community residence.
• Responsible for administration of residence in the absence of the Senior Counselor.
• Notifies the appropriate supervisory personnel of any medical, psychiatric, or programmatic emergency.
• Provides case management and follow-up services.
• Provides transportation, as needed, for shopping, medical appointments, etc.
• Learns and adheres to all agency policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Accepts and follows through on all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and five years of experience in the Human Service field or Bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills for effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills.
• Valid driver’s license and available car.
• Copy of current car insurance.
• Completion of all mandatory trainings.
• Submission to fingerprinting and criminal background check.
• Provides necessary information for criminal background check and fingerprinting process.