Residential Counselor

Role Summary

The Edinburg Center is seeking Residential Counselors to provide direct care to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support individuals in all aspects of daily living.
• Assist individuals in caring for their personal hygiene.
• Help individuals develop skills to improve social relationships and increase community and recreational activities.
• Support individuals in meeting their long and short range personal goals.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Aid in the administration of medications.
• Safeguard the persons' health and well-being.
• Daily documentation in individual records while guaranteeing privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure the home is well maintained, clean, comfortable and homelike.

Qualifications

• A background in providing professional care & support, such as Home Health Aide experience, positions working with persons with developmental disabilities, or similar personal care experience preferred.
• A Degree, certification, or related coursework in a Human Services or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc) preferred.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification required within first three months of hire.

Organizational Overview

The Edinburg Center was established in 1977 as a non-profit community-based services agency. The Center's mission is distinguished by our longstanding belief that all people have the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of his or her choice. Our mission is to provide an array of innovative services which promote personal growth and independence, foster hope and enhance the quality of life of people with mental health conditions, co-occurring substance use conditions and/or developmental disabilities, and brain injury services. We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.