Habilitation Counselor

Habilitation Counselor

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Habilitation Counselor has its Advantages!

• A fun, fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• The opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, clinical services, and a vocational Day Program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Located in Goleta, CA, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and environment of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.

The Habilitation Counselor performs the important role of helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their human potential. They will actively participate in the development and implementation of individualized goals/treatment plans, complete progress assessments designed to track improvements and identify additional areas of need, attend clinical meetings, and participate in the reporting of behavior data. They will collaborate with individuals to discuss their goals and options, and will facilitate and partake in the monthly communication with families/guardians.

The Habilitation Counselor will supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans, provide for the individuals’ health and physical needs, and provide and ensure a safe environment. Additional skills may be required for site specific roles, including day habilitation, medical support, program activity, or overnight support.

Salary: 18.75/hr

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counselor, or related degree required.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office). Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to administer CPR. Ability to administer first aid. Ability to properly administer physical interventions as trained to maintain the safety of individuals supported. Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu. Regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of the workday). Seldom requires sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. (1/4 - 1/2 of the workday).

Requires repetitive wrist/hand movement (3/4 to 4/4 of the workday). Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances. Often drives a Devereux vehicle or van. Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated (1/2 to 3/4 of work time).

Some fluctuation in temperature. Also, regularly works outside. May work in wet conditions (