Residential Counselor (PT)

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)

Location: Templeton, Massachusetts, United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

ICentrix

About the role

Job Summary:

To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings.

Schedule:

Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 3pm-11pm, Monday 3pm-11pm.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)

Report any significant issues using the on-call hierarchy

Implements and follows individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans

Implements and follows EO509 Dining Guidelines

Participated in and completed Licensing and Certification paperwork which includes but not limited to Daily Planners. Monthly Menus, House Meetings, Budgeting, Medical Appointments, etc.

Follows and Implements individuals’ daily schedules

Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching

Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with the individuals

Involving individuals in social and vocational opportunities

Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives

Promote a high quality of living for the individuals which includes but not limited to assisting with showers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc.

Able to support and accompany individuals in the community including but not limited to religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, support groups, etc.

Record accurate and quality data on each individual throughout the shift using ICentrixs

Provides supervision of the individuals and ensures their safety in the residence and community

Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping which includes but not limited to shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliance, etc.

Provide Transportation; whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals including following the GPS Guidelines

Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety

Conduct physical restraints as needed.

Must be able to maintain HIPAA, Confidentiality and Cyber Security.

Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as needed to ensure safety

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool

Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion

Able to work in a team setting

Able to stay awake and alert while on shift, at all times

Flexibility: May be required to work at different locations and shifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintaining contracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends

Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations

Able to act appropriately in the event of an emergency

Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc) copy, scan and fax

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s License

PABC (physical restraints)

CPR/First Aid

DDS Licensing and Certification required training

Preferred Education and Experience:

1 year of residential experience

Travel requirements:

Heavy Travel - once or more a week

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

About Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)

Provides reentry programs and support for people with disabilities

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