Residential Counselor Direct Support Professional- Chester County locations

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 selfdetermination. 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: (Marsh Creek)

2nd Shift SundayThursday 3:00pm11:00pm

PRN

West Chester PA Available Shifts: (East Market)

1st shift Friday through Monday 8:00am4:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 4:00pm12:00am

2nd shift Sunday through Thursday 4:00pm12:00am

West Chester PA Available Shifts: (North Walnut)

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

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am3:00pm

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

West Chester PA Available Shifts: (Reservoir Rd)

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am3:00pm

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: (Pine Drive)

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

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 8:00am4:00pm

Phoenixville PA Available Shifts: (Beacon)

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am3:00pm

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

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

Pottstown PA Available Shifts: (Friendship Manor)

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 individuals preferences goals lifestyles and interests.

Assess teach evaluate and supervise individuals 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 individuals 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 safe manner following the applicable traffic laws for purposes of supporting individuals and/or the program.

Provide consistent and positive feedback to participants in relation to the progress made on their goals.

Provide individuals with opportunities to make informed decisions and support them in their decisions.

Actively uphold and advocate for individuals rights.

Use knowledge of basic recovery principles and methods of rehabilitation in the performance of your job.

Ensure individuals participate in appropriate daily activities that promote recovery.

Use person centered language (nonjudgmental or negative) in written documentation.

Communicate with individuals using language that promotes respect acceptance and hope for their recovery

Work creatively with people in recovery with respect to their cultural heritage or cultural identification age disability religious or spiritual identification.

Actively provides opportunities and support to the individual in finding and expressing spiritual growth/wellbeing.

Monitor assess and report each individuals need for additional or replacement clothing or personal items and notify Program Supervisor.

Educate discuss and encourage residents to address their daily and longterm physical health.

Assist individuals who are on smoking precautions to maintain safety.

Encourage and assist individuals through modeling verbal teaching and/or direct assistance to engage in appropriate personal hygiene activities including but not limited to getting dressed tooth brushing showering toileting etc.

Review emergency procedures with individuals on a regular basis.

Assist and supervise individuals in the planning initiation and participation of social and recreational activities based on their interests.

Support individuals in accessing the community through use of agency or public transportation.

Provide the individual with opportunities and supports to access the community resources in achieving their goals

Other Functions

Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures and perform job within professional standards.

Perform occasional administrative activities including but not limited to filing copying compilation and collation of paperwork.

Complete paperwork/documentation as required.

Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly while completing assigned tasks within expected time frames.

Attend and participate in staff meetings with the goal of improving services.

Attend training programs with the goal of improving services.

Attend and participate in supervision on an ongoing basis.

Performs job in a safe manner.

Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.

Reports/documents maintenance issues in a timely manner.

Monitor kitchen housekeeping and linen supplies for replacement and notify Program Supervisor.

Adhere to the dress code policy and the site dress code procedures.

Adhere to supervisors requests and display ability to take direction.

Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment.

Work as scheduled to assure coverage.

Have and project a positive attitude and image to individuals family members and outside contacts.

Cooperate with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency mission.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree

Field of study: Human Services or related field

Work Experience (preferred): 1 to 2 years

Life Experience: Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience

Certifications Licenses Registrations Required: Valid Drivers License CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fastpaced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy selfmotivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required.
• Motivation interest and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to prepare meals perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties required.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of participant required.
• Ability and willingness to drive agency vehicle required.

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

• Sitting required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. F
• Standing required to remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area. O
• Walking required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work. O
• Lifting required to raise or lower objects from one level to another regularly.
• Up to 10 pounds O
• 11 to 20 pounds O
• 21 to 30 pounds R
• 31 to 50 pounds R
• 51 to 75 pounds (team lifting as appropriate) R
• 76 to 100 pounds (team lifting required) R
• Carrying required to carry objects in arms or on the shoulder. O
• Pushing required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved away. R
• Pulling required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved towards employee. R
• Climbing required to climb and work in overhead areas. R
• Balancing required to move between objects or work in overhead areas. R
• Stooping required to bend forward by bending at the waist. O
• Kneeling required to move or support self on knees R
• Crouching required to bend the legs or spine. R
• Crawling required to work in confined space and move about on hands and knees. R
• Reaching required to use hands and arms to reach for or place objects. R
• Feeling required to discriminate between varying textures. R
• Grasping required to pick up objects with fingers. R
• Substantial Movements required to perform substantial movement (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers. O
• Eye Hand Foot Coordination required to coordinate the eyes hands feet with each other in response to visual stimuli. O
• Motor Coordination Skills required to coordinate eyes hands and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements. R
• Color Determination required to identify colors through vision. R
• Near Acuity required close clear vision with or without correction. O
• Depth Perception required to distinguish depth. O

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer and COO additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.