Counselor (Weekends)

Job Title
To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
Report any significant issues using the on-call hierarchy
Implements and follows individuals' Behavior Skills Plans
Implements and follows EO509 Dining Guidelines
Participated in and completed Licensing and Certification paperwork which includes but not limited to Daily Planners. Monthly Menus, House Meetings, Budgeting, Medical Appointments, etc.
Follows and Implements individuals' daily schedules
Enhance an individual's development by providing job coaching
Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with the individuals
Involving individuals in social and vocational opportunities
Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives
Promote a high quality of living for the individuals which includes 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 ICentrixs
Provides supervision of the individuals and ensures their safety in the residence and community
Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping which includes but not limited to shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliance, etc.
Provide Transportation; whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals including following the GPS Guidelines
Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety
Conduct physical restraints as needed.
Must be able to maintain HIPAA, Confidentiality and Cyber Security.
Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as neede d 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

Travel requirements:

~ 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.