Weekend Counselor

by Stephen on October 12th, 2009

Description: Weekend Counselors (WEC) are responsible for the delivery of supports and services to persons with disabilities. WECs must promote a safe and healthy environment in the home and community. A WEC is responsible for caring for 1-3 adults in a house and supporting them in all aspects of their life. WECs assist customers on regularly planned social and recreational activities including providing transportation. They must help create an environment similar to a typical leisure weekend of social activities and recreation. WECs cook meals according to planned menus.

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 Diploma

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: Friday 3pm through Sunday 8pm, including overnight (WECs sleep at the house)

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