Residential Counselor
About this role
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s adolescent residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s need
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a supportive home environment for the young adults enrolled in the PEP housing program
- Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc
- Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs
- Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities
- Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required
- Perform crisis intervention; emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy
- Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned
- Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary
- Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor
- Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide assistance in independent living skills
Monitor and document client medication
Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports are completed
Client safety
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Associates Degree in Human Services or Psychology with at least 1-year experience preferred.
OJT: At least one month training required
Job Requirements:
All counselors must have a clean driving record
All counselors must have a criminal background check
COMMENTS
Counselors working the night shift are required to remain awake and available during their shift.
Hours are Saturday & Sunday 2pm-8pm
Company at a glance
People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.
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