Residential Counselor - I/DD

Residential Counselor - I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities in a group home setting, assisting with daily living activities, behavioral support, and medication management.

Requirements

• 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