What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at SAIL-South Shore Association for Independent...?
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General Description
- Responsible for supportive counseling and providing training in independent living skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and evaluations of individual service plans and monitors plan objectives.
- Write progress notes on service plan monthly or more often as needed.
- Trains and assists residents in the activities of daily living.
- Monitors medication.
- Responsible for accompanying residents and providing needed transportation for recreational and social activities.
- Provide counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
- Assist in day-to-day management of the community residence.
- Responsible for administration of residence in the absence of the Senior Counselor.
- Notifies the appropriate supervisory personnel of any medical, psychiatric, or programmatic emergency. (See Functional Program)
- Responsible for other related activities.
- Provides case management and follow-up services.
- Provides transportation, as needed, for shopping, medical appointments, etc.
- Learns and adheres to all agency policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
- Accepts and follows through on all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualification and Competencies
- High School Diploma and five years’ experience in the Human Service field or bachelor’s degree in human service field
- Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
- Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
- Adheres to HIPAA Policies & Procedures/Compliance Plan.
- Valid Driver’s license & available car
- Submit Copy of Current Car Insurance
- Required to take all mandatory trainings
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $19.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20