Residential Counselor ( Developmental Disabilities)

About the role

Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment. Assist individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
• Aid individuals to access community-based support and resources.
• Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals.
• Empower and support individuals in making choices, being a self-advocate, and being fully involved in decision-making.
• Support individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
• Teach and support individuals in the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required to facilitate support plans.
• Provide transportation, as necessary.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain records for individuals in the home.
• Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes.
• Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
• Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times.
• This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
• Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Function as a human rights advocate.
• Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency.
• Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and documentation of treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will be given preference for employment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
• Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
• Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required household management skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety of individuals through the use of different communication styles
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• High motivation to learn, practice new skills
• Consistency in performance
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pay Range

USD $21.27 - USD $21.27 /Hr.