Residential Counselor

Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible to assist individuals participating in services in activities of daily living by implementing, supporting, and documenting activities that promote recovery, wellness and self-determination. This position is responsible for supporting community integration. The goal of this position is to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service. The position is also responsible for the care and upkeep of the service location. The essential functions are established based upon the agency mission, values, and goals

Pay Rate:

$16.25- $17.25 an hour

Downingtown, PA Available Shifts: (Creekside)

1st shift Tuesday through Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am-3:00pm

2nd shift Sunday through Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm

PRN

Downingtown, PA Available Shifts: (Peck Rd)

2nd shift Tuesday through Saturday 4:00pm-12:00am

2nd Shift Friday through Monday 4:00pm-12:00am

Downingtown, PA Available Shifts: (Marsh Creek)

2nd Shift Sunday-Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm

West Chester, PA Available Shifts: (East Market)

1st shift Friday through Monday 8:00am-4:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 4:00pm-12:00am

2nd shift Sunday through Thursday 4:00pm-12:00am

West Chester, PA Available Shifts: (Golf Club)

2nd shift Tuesday through Saturday 4:00pm- 12:00am

West Chester, PA Available Shifts: (North Walnut)

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am- 3:00pm

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

West Chester, PA Available Shifts: (Reservoir Rd)

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am-3:00pm

2nd shift Tuesday through Saturday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Coatesville, PA Available Shifts: (Kings Highway)

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am- 3:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Chester Springs, PA Available Shifts:

1st shift Friday through Monday 8:00am- 4:00pm

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

2nd shift Tuesday through Saturday 4:00pm- 12:00am

Phoenixville, PA Available Shifts:

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm

1st shift Tuesday through Saturday 7:00am– 3:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Pottstown, PA Available Shifts:

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am- 3:00pm

2nd shift Wednesday through Sunday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

PRN

Essential Functions

· Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual’s preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests. 

· Assess, teach, evaluate, and supervise individual’s skills in the areas of daily living, meal planning, housekeeping, career needs, and social, recreational, and community activities.

· Complete written documentation daily that reflects the individual’s recovery and progress on their goals as well as staff interventions.

· Assist and oversee individuals with medication regimen including PRN medications.

· Consistently engages in productive/therapeutic activities.

· Encourage and support individuals in developing positive relationships with family and significant others. 

· Assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and/or direct assistance with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of their individual rooms and their residence.

· Assist or prepare various foods for individual meals as required. 

· Ensure that any/all dietary considerations are followed. Food shopping must be completed and dietary preferences/concerns will need to be considered.

· Locate and access community medical resources for individual needs as applicable and as instructed.

· Take regular responsibility in shift activities, including but not limited to site trash removal, changing linens, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning common areas, which include but are not limited to the living room, kitchen, foyer, dining area, and hallways. 

· Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including assisting with maintenance of the kitchen, common areas, linen closets, medication storage areas, and staff office.

· Use appropriate communication channels.

· Respond appropriately to safety/emergency situations.

· Drive agency vehicles in a