Residential Counselor; Developmental Disabilities

Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment. Assist individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities, developing and maintaining friendships, and strengthening family engagement and partnerships.

• 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 emotional well‑being, supporting a good life.
• Empower and support individuals to make choices, self‑advocate, and be fully involved in determining the direction of their supports and lives.
• Support individuals with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment to augment communication, community access, and independence.
• Supports individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
• Encourage and support individuals and their families in maintaining strong partnerships with staff and interested parties.
• Provide training and support—rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources, and other related areas.
• Perform hands‑on tasks to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Provide transportation as necessary.
• Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor individual funds as needed.
• Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, and maintain progress notes. Document all incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication per MAP requirements and policy.
• Communicate with program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain home safety and maintenance, including general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
• Comply with corporate and divisional policies, safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete paperwork and logs: communication logs, community membership logs, activity schedules.
• Provide shift coverage in other homes/programs as assigned.
• Function as a human rights advocate; provide physical intervention and/or first aid during emergencies. Serve as a reporter 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, teaching, and participatory skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptability and communication to a wide range of individuals using varied styles
• Professional confidentiality
• High motivation to learn and practice new skills
• Consistency in performance
• Effective oral and written communication

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will receive preference.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may substitute for academic training.

Driving is required. Use of a Vinfen van or personal vehicle is allowed. Personal vehicle users must maintain adequate insurance, a safe driving record, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have had a valid United States driver’s license for at least six months, and must pass a driver’s screening background…