Residential Counselor; Brain Injury

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. You will work with the residents, families, friends, employers, and support staff to build independence skills and improve quality of life.

• Assist individuals in the home to become integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
• Help individuals access community‑based support and resources.
• Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and emotional well‑being.
• Empower and support individuals to make choices, be self‑advocates, and participate in decisions about their supports and lives.
• Support individuals in accessing assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Help secure, maintain, and grow work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities.
• Encourage and support individuals and involved families in maintaining strong partnerships with staff and other parties.
• Provide training and support in rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, and use of generic resources.
• Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required to implement support plans.
• Provide transportation as necessary.
• Assess physical and emotional status of individuals and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor individual funds as needed.
• Maintain records for individuals, collecting behavior and academic data, progress notes, incident documentation, and routine activity logs.
• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements and company policy.
• Communicate and provide information to program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in 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, including general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
• Comply with corporate and divisional policies, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete paperwork and logs such as communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
• Provide shift coverage as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned.
• Serve as human rights advocate, providing physical intervention and/or first aid in emergencies and reporting to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Advocacy techniques
• Different communication styles
• Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
• Participatory planning techniques
• Physical personal management skills
• Household management skills
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Collaborative and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptability and effective communication through various styles
• Professional and confidential conduct
• High motivation to learn new skills
• Consistent performance
• Effective oral and written communication

• Advocacy techniques
• Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
• Family partnership promotion
• Social inclusion promotion supporting individual choices
• Implementation of PBS treatment programs
• Participatory planning techniques
• Physical personal management skills
• Crisis intervention techniques

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function are preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Driving is required. Must maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least one year, adequate insurance, and a safe driving record. Must be at least 21 years old and pass driver screening background check.

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