What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Respite Counselor position at Adelbrook Community Services Inc?
About Our Program
Ädelbrook Community Services, Inc. provides respite care to persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and/or other Developmental Disability (IDD), as we as complex behavioral health needs. Respite is the temporary care of a person for the purpose of offering relief to the family or caregiver. Support varies and is determined by the needs of the individual and their family in conjunction with the Ädelbrook team and stakeholders.
Job Summary:
Community Respite Counselors work to maintain the safety and support of individuals during 24-hour out-of-home weekend respite care in a comfortable home-like environment while ensuring that they participate in a variety of activities. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Community Respite House Manager. The Counselor’s schedule will include Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals to facilitate a safe, enjoyable, and interactive experience while in out-of-home respite care.
- Provide positive reinforcement for all appropriate behaviors, social interactions and learning and provides effective corrective feedback as needed.
- Support learning and safety via leading by example – being a good role model in each interaction with individual/families and all staff as well as in the community.
- Implementation of the daily activity schedule and individual programming throughout the shift. This includes life skills and leisure/recreational activities. These job duties may include working with individuals of the opposite gender.
- Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including but not limited to meal prep, bathing, toileting, etc.
- Community respite counselors will ensure safety for everyone in the environment by being prepared and able to implement therapeutic crisis interventions to include hands-on physical interventions (PMT) as required.
- Complete required reports in a clear, concise writing style by the end of shift.
- Work in collaboration with the programs house manager(s) and agency staff to maintain a clean, safe environment including individual(s) and agency property.
- Obtain and maintain the required training, certifications, and driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Follow agency policy and procedures, work scheduled shifts, and provide coverage as determined essential by the manager. Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with the Individualized Emergency Intervention or Crisis Plan at all times as well as all house and individual(s) specific required documentation.
- Required to successfully obtain Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Medication Certification and comply with DDS standards to maintain DDS Medication Certification in good standing.
- May be mandated to maintain designated level of care within the home. This includes mandating for medical care, and/or medication administration.
- May be required to work Holidays, during inclement weather, and other times as directed by management.
- Will perform all other job duties as directed by the CRC House Manager(s), or other members of the Administrative Team.
Education, Experience, and other Qualifications:
Candidates must have a high school diploma. Additional college level credits in psychology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, or related field preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience working with youth and/or young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and/or other Developmental Disability. Experience implementing individualized behavioral programming is a plus.
Candidates will be required to attend and successfully complete a series of training (Agency Orientation, Psychological/Physical Management Training (PMT), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & FA, medication administration program, and others required by the work location or agency. The ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained during these training programs into practice in the work environment is essential. Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Pre-hire, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a basic health screening (TB and drug test), DMV, DDS, and criminal history checks.
Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.
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