Residential Counselor (PT)

Job Summary To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings. Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday ; 3pm-11pm. Responsibilities Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). Report any significant issues using the on‑call hierarchy. Implement and follow individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans. Implement and follow EO509 Dining Guidelines. Participate in and complete licensing and certification paperwork, which includes daily planners, monthly menus, house meetings, budgeting, medical appointments, etc. Follow and implement individuals’ daily schedules. Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching. Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with the individuals. Involve individuals in social and vocational opportunities. Promote a high quality of living for the individuals, including but not limited to assisting with showers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc. Able to support and accompany individuals in the community, including but not limited to religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, support groups, etc. Record accurate and quality data on each individual throughout the shift using ICentrix. Provide supervision of the individuals and ensure their safety in the residence and community. Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping such as shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliances, etc. Provide transportation, whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals following the GPS Guidelines. Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety. Conduct physical restraints as needed. Maintain HIPAA, confidentiality, and cyber security. Extended standing, sitting, running, and lifting as needed to ensure safety. Required Skills/Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool. Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion. Able to work in a team setting. Able to stay awake and alert while on shift at all times. Flexibility: May be required to work at different locations and shifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintaining contracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends. Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations. Able to act appropriately in the event of an emergency. Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.), copy, scan, and fax. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. PABC (physical restraints). CPR/First Aid. MAP. DDS licensing and certification required training. Preferred Education and Experience 1 year of residential experience. Heavy travel – once or more a week. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr