Residential Counselor; Developmental Disabilities

Provide individual and group support to residents, teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life, and ensure a safe, secure, and procedimientos de residential environment. Assist individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities and developing and maintaining friendships.

• Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
• Assist individuals to access community-based support and resources.
• Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals in support of living a good life.
• Empower and support individuals in the do to make choices, be a self-advocate, and be fully involved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
• Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
• Support individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer and other community engagement opportunities.
• Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnerships with staff and other interested parties.
• Provide training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, fire and safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and related areas.
• Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Provide transportation, as necessary.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor individual funds, as needed.
• Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
• Procure, store, administer, document and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding regulations and company policy.
• Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling and trash removal.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.
• Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs and activity schedules.
• Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention and/or first aid in the event spe- of behavior or medical emergency.
• Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required household management skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues
• Participatory, collaborative and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety of individuals using different communication styles
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• High motivation to learn and practice new skills
• Consistency in performance
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats