What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Supported Living Counselor (Part-Time) - A.R. (Saturday-Sunday. 1:00pm-10:00pm) position at Ardmore?
Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential?
Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities?
Are you motivated by personal enrichment?
Do you want to work for an amazing organization!
If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Supported Living Counselor is the perfect job for you! This position will provide support and assistance for an adult with developmental disabilities. The adult, A.R., is non-ambulatory adult female with personal hygiene (bathing) and household chores. A.R. is very active/independent and spends most of her time in the community hanging with friends and going to baseball games. Must have experience with Hoyer Lift.
Responsibilities We’ll Help You Master
- Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus.
- Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
- Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
- Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
Qualifications
- Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
- Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.);
We are ready for you to bring your:
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Passion for helping others to live fulfilling lives
- High level of commitment and initiative
- Advocacy and customer services skills, and
- Your positive "can do" attitude.
Do You Want to Work for an Organization With Great Benefits?!!!
- Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.)
- Paid Community Outings!
- Paid On-site Trainings!
- Various Leave (Vacation, PTO and Sick Time, etc.)
- Holidays and Floating Days
- 403B Retirement Plan
We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today!
