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 friendships, 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 the emotional well‑being of individuals in support of living a good life.
• Empower and support individuals in the home to make choices, act as a self‑advocate, and be fully involved in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
• Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment to augment communication, access to communities, and improve independence.
• Supports individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
• Encourage and support individuals and their involved families to maintain strong partnerships with staff and other interested parties.
• Provide training and support in rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, 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 to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Provide transportation as necessary.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor individual funds as needed.
• Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, and keep 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 source regulations, and company policy.
• Communicate with program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• 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 and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete 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. Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical 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
• Various communication styles
• Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
• Participatory planning techniques
• Physical personal management skills
• Household management skills
• Crises intervention techniques
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Collaborative and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptation and communication with diverse individuals using different 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
• Crises intervention techniques

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