Residence Counselor

Job Brief Provides care for individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in Agency’s residential program. Residential Counselor Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team and assists in evaluating and implementing goals/outcomes. Actively implements individual programs and staff action plans by following prescribed methodology. Regularly communicates and relays pertinent information to clinical team members, supervisors, co-workers and other appropriate agency personnel. Based on the needs of people supported, assists with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting and hygienic care, dressing, lifting/transferring activities. Ensures the well-being and care of people we support by appropriately using specialized adaptive equipment, responding to changes in conditions, participating and assisting in fire drills, etc. With input from the people we support and under the direction of the management team, participates in recreational activities in the home and accompanies people to community-based activities. In accordance with Precision Care procedures, enters daily data for each person based on their individualized plans (changes in behavior, responses to staff action plans, goal progress, community activity, vital signs, blood sugar readings, bowel regimen, etc.). Maintains record‑keeping practices for each assigned residence in accordance with agency policies including but not limited to cash journals, ledgers, medication counts, household logs and fire drill records. Follows appropriate protocols for tracking and replenishing funds, conducts medication inventory, monitors personal possessions and specialized adaptive equipment and notifies supervisor of any discrepancies. Prepares meals for people supported by following each person’s individualized diet and menu plan and cooks accordingly. Encourages each person to participate mealtime preparations to the extent possible. Maintains cleanliness and safety of the residence by performing general housekeeping duties on a daily basis such as mopping/dusting floors and surfaces, laundering individuals’ clothes, changing bed linens, making beds, cleaning kitchen cabinets and appliances, and monitoring each person’s personal possessions including any adaptive equipment. Administers medications and/or treatments and documents accordingly on each person’s Medication Administration Record (MAR). Communicates pertinent information regarding medical and behavioral concerns to appropriate team clinical member. If not electronically sent, ensures that the Clinic Visit Summary (CVS) accompanies the individual to their medical appointments. Accompanies each person as needed to their medical appointments. Attends and actively participates in and successfully completes all required training sessions. Maintains certifications as needed. Knows, understands and follows the DSP Code of Ethics. Meets the expectations and standards of the DSP Core Competencies. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned, such as shopping for household supplies, and going to Pharmacy and Laundromat, etc. Registered Behavior Technician Assists in the use of the Functional Assessment to assess severe problem behavior. Assists in the use of Skill-Based Treatment to teach communication, toleration, and cooperation in an effort to eliminate severe problem behavior. Assists in the use of Universal Protocols to increase joy among clients and students, to prevent escalation to severe problem behavior, to teach clients that staff are not adversarial but are there for them, and to increase job satisfaction of staff. Assists in the use of behavioral data systems to allow for ongoing evaluation of behavior plans and achievement of individual goals and objectives. Assists in the use of regular treatment integrity checks of student programming. Ensures proper implementation of empirically based teaching and behavior change procedures under the supervision of a BCBA. Teaches program staff on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems. Documents performance feedback, as necessary. Essential Physical Requirements Ability to coordinate the movement of arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion, including ability to exert oneself physically over long periods such as standing for two (2)+ hours at a time. Ability to safely lift a person to/from various surfaces. Ability to safely perform a two (2) person transfer; perform a stand pivot transfer with a person who can weight‑bear. Ability to lift and reach common objects such as laundry and non‑perishable food items. Ability to push/pull, turn and manipulate equipment including occupied wheelchairs. Possess strength, coordination and agility to safely and quickly respond to emergency situations. Ability to bend, stretch, rotate, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to ensure safety of individuals in all situations. Qualifications Must understand and communicate in English. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Must have satisfactory completion of CP Unlimited’s orientation training program. Must have satisfactory completion of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) course and Annual Medication Re‑Certification. Must complete RBT training and certification program within 90 days of hiring. Training and certification will be provided by the agency free of cost. Must be able to perform basic data entry on a personal computer (PC). If a person supported requires specialized treatments, medications, or procedures (e.g., g‑tube feeding, insulin administration) must demonstrate satisfactory completion of a specialized course pertinent to the person’s needs and obtain required certification and annual re‑certification to remain working in a designated site. Must be willing to work in multiple agency locations (“float”) according to agency floating protocols. Depending on residence, a NYS driver’s license may be required to be assigned to that location. Must be able to work overtime as needed. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Adheres to the agency’s corporate compliance program, including the code of business conduct, the NYS and federal false claims acts, whistleblower protections and mandatory reporting. Completes corporate compliance training at least annually. Fully cooperates in all corporate compliance investigations and reviews. Machines / Equipment Operated Various pieces of adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, bathroom equipment, splints, etc.) Mechanical Lifter Household Appliance (e.g., Washing Machine/Dryer) Office Equipment (includes Computer, Fax, and Copier) Software Applications: Novatime (Time & Attendance) and Precision Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems