Weekend Awake Overnight - Hagerstown

Job Description - Residential Counselor DIRECT CARE STAFF

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Care Staff is responsible for the following functions:

• Be knowledgeable of the behavioral and/or medical concerns that require supervision and monitoring through careful review of the following: MARs, IP, BP, etc.
• Maintaining appropriate interactions with each Individual served their family members, friends, advocates, neighbors, coworkers, and supervisors, etc.
• Assisting people to become integrated members of the community by participating in social activities of their preference.
• Assisting with the appearance and hygiene of people receiving services.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the house and completing housekeeping responsibilities.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of Individuals.
• Data collection for all documents pertinent to the Individuals that you serve.
• Complete all paperwork and documents as required.
• Following routine and emergency medical procedures.
• Implementation and documentation of Individual Plans (IP) or Behavior Programs (BP) as required.
• Communicating Individual needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicating difficulties to the appropriate supervisory staff person.
• Administration of medication and completing appropriate documentation.
• Menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Becoming familiar with and adhering to the agency's policies, procedures, and personnel policies.
• Completing all Incident reports as necessary and submitting them within 24 hours.
• Arriving at work, training, scheduled appointments, etc. on time.
• Ensuring that all people should be treated with respect, courtesy, and dignity at all times.
• Maintain certification in all required DDA training.
• Performing other duties as assigned pertaining to the health and safety of the Individuals.

Fri - Sat - 11pm - 7am AND Sun - 11pm - 9am