Residential Counselor

Overview A Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. They 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. Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. They also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments. Responsibilities The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: • Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.• Provides training and support to persons served. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores and other related areas. Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.• Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities. Assists residents with community-based support and resource services. Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life. This includes holiday and birthday parties, celebrations, outings, community travel, church activities, decorating, shopping and other related activities.• Provides transportation, as necessary.• Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor. • Monitor residents’ funds, as needed.• Maintains records for persons served. Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress notes. Enters information into electronic health record. Documents all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log. • 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 as directed by manager. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.• Ensures program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and…