Resident Counselor

The Resident Counselor instructs, supervises and assists residents with activities of daily living through daily routines and to carry out scheduled activities and programs.

· Assists clients as necessary and contributes to the maintenance of the home as a quality living environment.

· Supports the safety of all individuals in everyday situations.

· Performs and teaches housekeeping responsibilities as appropriate.

· Completes required record keeping, data collection and documentation.

· Follows all client programs including Behavior Plans, Therapeutic Mealtime Protocols and any other individualized programs.

· Follows each client’s individual service plan goals and objectives and routines for completion of daily tasks.

· Administer prescription medications and/or over the counter topical treatments as prescribed by the physician and under direction of Residential Life Leadership and in accordance with state, federal and agency standards and regulations.

· Actively seeks opportunities to contribute to positive outcomes for individuals served.

· Supervises activities which are appropriate to each resident’s capabilities.

· Assist residents in the performances of residential programs and daily routines.

· Ensures residents are dressed appropriately, in a manner which respects their human rights and dignity.

· Assists residents in preparing well-balanced meals.

· Teaches and reinforces the use of communication techniques and devices to meet the individual’s needs.

· Provides opportunities for planned and spontaneous community activities, fostering consumer interests, choice and self-development. Accompany clients on community, spiritual and recreational activities

· Assists individuals with motor exercises designed to increase physical coordination.

· Attends program staff meetings, orientation and in-service training sessions.

· May be required to acquire a working knowledge of sign language, alternative augmentative communication systems and knowledge of the deaf culture dependent upon the population served.

· Demonstrates flexibility to effectively handle day-to-day work changes, shifting priorities as necessary.

· Responds positively to change and uncertainty.

· Shares information with others and encourage cooperation in coping with change.

· Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at appropriate solutions.

· Looks at problems by assessing available information and resources.

· Makes effective decisions within limited time that resolves the problem or situation.

· Informs supervisor and uses established methods to solve common problems.

· Performs other duties as needed and/or directed

· Over 21 years of age

· Experience working with children

· Experience with the Autism population preferred

· Excellent communication skills

· Excellent paperwork and attention to detail

· Empathetic

· Must be in good physical health to be able to assist residents physically with their needs (bathing, dressing, eating, behaviors)

· Up to 40 hours a week as per shifts assigned

· $14/hr

· Flexible schedule and placement during shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour