DDS Residential Counselor - Valerie Drive

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Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club.

Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives.

The Residential Counselor supports individuals diagnosed with a Developmental Disability to live as independently as possible, providing evidence‑based treatment and care within a group living environment. Counselors provide guidance, support, and perform various levels of activities of daily living. By implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals, counselors help them live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Counselors are strong advocates who believe in the power of community and recognize the importance of community integration.

• Assist in developing individualized, person‑centered treatment plans and play a lead role in daily implementation plans.
• Implement all procedures that ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals and maintain cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
• Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
• Review and complete all required documentation.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!

• Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off: 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in the first year, 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in year two, up to 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education and Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance (100% employer‑paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

USD $20.00/Hr.

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Open Sky is on an anti‑racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.