Deaf Residential Counselor (Overnight)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing overnight support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s Deaf Unity residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overnight counselor responsibilities.
• Create a supportive home environment for the clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
• Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
• Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
• Perform crisis intervention; emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned; prepare daily / evening contact notes and monthly progress notes for each client.
• Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.
• Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over / under medication to the supervisor.
• Ensure cleanliness of housing units (i.e., kitchen, bathroom, basement) for health reasons, and work with clients to perform household tasks.
• Monitor clients during evening hours to ensure safety while they are asleep. (overnight only)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Independent living skill development

Monitor and document client medication

Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports

Safety of the client

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School Diploma with some college work preferred and / or one to three years’ experience.

OJT : At least one month training required

Job Requirements :

All counselors must have a clean driving record

All counselors must have a criminal background check

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

COMMENTS

Must exhibit knowledge of mental health.

Ability to work with the deaf population and have knowledge of the deaf culture would be preferable.