Residential Counselor PRN

About the role

Passionate Residential Counselor (DSP) Needed!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to those with mental health diagnosis and co-occurring disabilities.
• Foster positive relationships between yourself and consumer.
• Ensure consumer safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Remind and assist consumers with self-administration of medication.
• Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming.
• Accompany consumers to scheduled appointments.
• Plan meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving meals to consumers.
• Teach skills for daily living, such as decision-making and problem-solving.
• Observe and document changes in consumers' physical condition or behavior.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Must have proof of car insurance.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as development or intellectual disabilities as well as physical.
• Must have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
• Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.