Residential Counselor

Job Title

Purpose of Position - Provides for the health, safety and welfare of the residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their homes and in the community. Implements residents' Person Centered Support Plans. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable regulating agencies. Maintains professional relationships with residents as well as members of treatment teams.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

1. Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents with disabilities in their homes and in the community.

• Attends to resident health and safety needs according to all assessment and care plans, including medication administration, personal hygiene, and home and community safety.
• Performs cleaning, cooking, and other site maintenance as assigned.
• Provides transportation as required using company vehicles.
• Ensures the ongoing facilitation of person-centered principals in the home.
• Deals effectively with crisis situations.

2. Implements, monitors, and reports on residents' plans and protocols as stated in the Person Centered Support Plan.

• Completes all documentation and tracking timely and accurately.
• Communicates effectively with residents, guardians and family members, and all other members of residents' treatment teams.

3. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations, including Imagine! Policies and Procedures.

• Completes all required training, including annual refreshers, in the appropriate timeframe.
• Reports all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and/or significant changes in medical condition to Residential Site Supervisor and completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.

1. Maintains respectful and professional relationships with residents, staff, guardians and family members, and all other members of treatment teams.

• Confronts conflict productively, as described in the residential training.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.

• Confronts conflict productively, as described in the residential training.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Strictly complies with household budget protocols and spending limits, including guidelines for resident personal needs funds.
• Maintains the residential site, vehicles, and resident personal belongings in good repair, being mindful of safety and cleanliness.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

• General knowledge of developmental disabilities system in Colorado.
• Skill in working with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
• Ability to productively confront conflict.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet based databases, assistive technology, etc.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements.

Training/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of college preferred.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete required training curriculum.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with people with IDD preferred.
• OR some combination of education and experience.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive a van with wheelchair lift.
• Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing environment.
• Ability to work various shifts, including overnight shifts.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Imagine! is a nonprofit with a goal of helping people aspire to, and achieve, a fulfilling life of new possibilities by providing support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are located in the Denver / Boulder metro area and support Boulder and Broomfield counties.

OUR MISSION: Creating a world of opportunity for all abilities.

Our services are community-based and mission-driven. We value creativity, innovation, and teamwork. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, flexible work schedules, comfortable/casual work environments, and meaningful and rewarding work with friendly, supportive co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity – Valuing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strive to foster a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We also recognize the value of diversity within our organization, and want to employ a workforce that effectively supports the diverse communities we serve. Unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, hair style or texture, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws is strictly prohibited.