Residential Counselor - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Full-Time
$23.56 - $25.53/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Brick Township, NJ, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent with one year of work or life experience, a high school diploma or equivalent with certification as a Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services discipline.
A valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record.
The ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The ability to lift 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting.
Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
Provide direct supervision in a group home setting.
Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with resident clients.
Plan, lead, and supervise client activities.
Provide positive behavioral supports on a daily basis.
Provide input into assessments, conferences, and treatment planning.
Organize and supervise recreational and social activities.
Collect and record data and complete required documentation.
Follow policies and procedures for monitoring clients' medications.
Intervene appropriately with clients to prevent, avert, or manage crisis situations.
Provide transportation as needed and accompany clients to and from appointments.
Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to all safety standards, federal and state regulations, and corporate policies.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Residential Counselor – I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support to clients in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care needs
Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
Plans, leads and supervises client activities
Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:
High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of work or life experience, OR
High school diploma or equivalent with Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (CHHA), OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any human services discipline (psychology, sociology, special education, etc.)
Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving records
Excellent interpersonal and communications skill
Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with I/DD and their families
Ability to lift 25 pounds
SALARY:
$23.56 to $25.53 per hour based on experience and education.
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EEO STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.