RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Job Summary

Work in a home environment, helping individuals develop connections and meaningful relationships in their community. Support individuals with developing new skills so they can be independent, happy, and successful.

Company Commitment

BAMSI is in the business of bringing people and services together by building a team dedicated to enriching the lives of the children, families, and individuals we serve. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access for all. We embrace people of all cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, ages, and physical abilities. Our differences are what enable us to thrive. They are what define us. They are our greatest strengths.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Help individuals identify and develop interests and hobbies. Facilitate community relationships and friendships which align with individuals’ interests.

1. Empower individuals to advocate, make decisions, and become more independent in their homes and communities.

1. Assist individuals to complete personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to toileting, showering/bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.

1. Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks, which include but are not limited to cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, shopping, and money management.

1. Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections/equipment as prescribed.

1. Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP’s) including implementation of behavioral plans and medication treatment plans.

1. Follow the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies (when applicable), which include, but are not limited to training requirements, medication administration, medication security, and corresponding documentation.

1. Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans, and routines reflect the preferences, needs, and goals of individuals.

1. Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, and letter boards, taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs. Communicate in the preferred method and language of those you provide support.

1. Assist with access to community, including transportation as needed, to individuals served to access community. Examples include but are not limited to transporting individuals served to and from day programs, work, medical appointments, to family and friends visits, and other recreation and leisure activities as assigned.

A full list of duties is available upon request. Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties,