Residential Counselor NONMAP

Job Summary

Work in a home environment helping individuals develop connections and meaningful relationships in their community. Support individuals with developing new skills so they can be independent happy and successful.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Help individuals identify and develop interests and hobbies. Facilitate community relationships and friendships which align with individuals interests.
2. Empower individuals to advocate make decisions and become more independent in their homes and communities.
3. Assist individuals to complete personal care tasks which include but are not limited to toileting showering/bathing grooming personal hygiene assisting with mobility repositioning dressing and range of motion exercises.
4. Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks which include but are not limited to cooking cleaning personal hygiene shopping and money management.
5. Use supportive and adaptive healthrelated protections/equipment as prescribed.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) including implementation of behavioral plans and medication treatment plans.
7. Follow the Department of Public Healths (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies (when applicable) which include but are not limited to training requirements medication administration medication security and corresponding documentation.
8. Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities plans and routines reflect the preferences needs and goals of individuals.

1. Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email tablets and letter boards taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs. Communicate in the preferred method and language of those you provide support.
2. Assist with access to community including transportation as needed to individuals served to access community. Examples include but are not limited to transporting individuals served to and from day programs work medical appointments to family and friends visits and other recreation and leisure activities as assigned.

A full list of duties is available upon request.

Job Requirements

To perform this position successfully you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of the theories methods procedures and practices of working with individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in English both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct review and interpret assessments and medical treatments.
• Ability to practice safe driving.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within Microsoft Office products.

Education/Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence a satisfactory driving record and at least 2 years of driving experience. Ability to show proof of valid drivers license upon hire and thereafter as requested.
• In instances where employees are asked to use their own vehicle to drive/transport individuals served the appropriate automobile insurance coverage on their vehicle will be required to be shown upon hire and annually maintained thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift push pull and maneuver up to 25 75 pounds. Lifting requirements will increase as the complexity of the residential home increases and depending on the specific needs of person served.
• Ability to reach bend stand sit and walk.
• Repetitive and substantial movements of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading.
• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

  
  

  BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton Massachusetts with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. It was formed for the development coordination and delivery of integrated human service programs with a mission to empower people and enrich their lives through compassionate support and diverse services one individual one family a time. BAMSI employees up to 2000 people and operates adult child and family services assisting approximately 30000 individuals each year in Worcester Middlesex Norfolk Bristol and Plymouth Counties.

  We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

  • Generous Time Off Package
    • up to 4 weeks combined vacation personal and cultural holiday
    • 12 paid holidays
    • up to 2 weeks Sick Time
  • Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Life Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 403B plan with discretionary match
  • Wellness Activities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development Opportunities