Lead Residential Counselor

Overview

The Lead Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

Finally, the Lead Residential Counselor serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff. He or she models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, onboarded and welcomed into the program.

• Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
• Provides training and support to persons served. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores and other related areas. Performs hands‑on tasks in the program, as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities. Assists residents with community‑based support and resource services. Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well‑being of persons served and improve quality of life. This includes holiday and birthday parties, celebrations, outings, community travel, church activities, decorating, shopping and other related activities.
• Provides transportation, as necessary.
• Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and reports changes to supervisor.
• Monitors residents’ funds, as needed.
• Maintains records for persons served. Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress notes. Enters information into electronic health record. Documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Stores, administers, documents and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
• Communicates with and provides information to interested parties such as program nurse, funding agency, case managers, other service providers, Visiting Nurses Association nurses, and physicians.
• Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by manager. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Ensures program site safety and maintenance, as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Completes various paperwork and logs and online data records including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
• Ensures required staff-to-consumer ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last‑minute coverage, as required.
• Functions as a human rights advocate. Provides physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of a behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Maintains required certifications, reviews and replies to work emails, and follows all Vinfen administrative policies.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Ability to multi‑task in a time‑sensitive environment
• Organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety of individuals through the use of different communication styles
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a professional and…