Residential Counselor

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As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work 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.

• Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
• Provides training and support to persons served, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, and other related areas. Performs hands‑on tasks to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities, including community‑based support, resource services, and recreational/social activities to promote emotional well‑being.
• 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 documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log. Enters information into electronic health record.
• 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, assists with orientation of new staff, and ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Ensures program site safety and maintenance as necessary, including 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.
• Maintains required staff‑to‑consumer ratio at all times and performs last‑minute coverage as required.
• Functions as human rights advocate, provides physical intervention and/or first aid in emergencies, and 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.

• 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
• Participatory, collaborative, and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to learn and use online tools such as Microsoft Outlook and an electronic health record

At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check.

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