Residential Counselor; Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Join to apply for the Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities) role  a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. You will work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills or increasing quality of life.

• Administer medications under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and implement treatment plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
• Strengthen residents> connections to their community by providing transportation on outings (e.g., shopping, doctor appointments).
• Collaborate with residents, families, and support staff to support independence and quality of life.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months.
• Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record checks.

• Pay Range: USD $21.75 - USD $21.75 /Yr.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Days per year
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs; opportunities related to Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Professional Development with online training and CEUs
• Retirement plans including employer-sponsored retirement plan and 403(b)
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Other benefits including wellness programs and more