Residential Counselor

by Stephen on October 8th, 2009

Description: Residential Counselors (RC) are responsible for the delivery of supports and services to persons with disabilities. RCs must promote a safe and healthy environment in the home and community. A RC will be responsible for caring for 1-3 adults in a house and supporting them in all aspects of their life. Attending medical appointments is very important so RCs are responsible for transporting customers to and from their appointments. RCs assist customers on regularly planned social and recreational activities including providing transportation. They must create weekly menus catered to each individual’s dietary needs and then prepare meals accordingly.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Preventing and reporting all incidences and allegations of abuse
  • Implementing Individual Plans (IP) to care for customers
  • Keep living areas neat and clean with a high expectation of attractiveness
  • Record keeping (fire drills, menus, activity logs, etc.)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Ensure customers are engaged in social and recreational activities
  • All other duties as assigned

Required Education: High School

Required Experience: None

Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s license and mode of transportation for up to 3 passengers
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) license
  • Possess basic computer skills for checking email and completing digital timesheets

Salary: $10.00 – $13.00 per hour

Shifts: Sunday night to Friday morning but are off the clock between 9am-3pm. RCs sleep overnight in the house.

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